OPSS Serious Hobby sports equipment
Product Safety Report: SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold via TikTok (2512-0101)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is supplied with an attachable canopy, which could cause the product to lift from the water.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSwimBoBo
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold via TikTok
- Brand
- SwimBoBo
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold via TikTok
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is supplied with an attachable canopy, which could cause the product to lift from the water.
- Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Swimming Training Aids
- Brand
- SwimBoBo
- Other Product Identifiers
- BO5025PRO(F) is marked on the product and “BO5025/BO5025Pro” is marked on the packaging
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Baby swim float in the form of a rocket in navy, white and orange, with attached canopy.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is supplied with an attachable canopy. In windy conditions, the canopy could cause the product to lift from the water. The child could fall from the product and be injured by impact or by drowning in the water. Additionally, the product has the design and appearance of an aquatic toy which is not permitted under EN 13138-3 as it increases the likelihood of incorrect usage and risk of drowning.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
- TikTok have contacted consumers who have purchased the product to warn them of the risks.
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2512-0118
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Swimming Training Aids
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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