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Swim-seat "Baby Seat"

26th November 2011

Item Description:

Brand: Paowang

Type/number of model: ST-0074

Description: A swim-seat (a swim-ring with a steering wheel), with leg openings and pictures of animals. It is packed in polyethylene packaging.

Country of origin: China

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Photo of the Swim-seat "Baby Seat" (image 1 of 1)

Danger:

Drowning

The product poses a risk of drowning because children may capsize in the seat and their head may go under water. The product does not have the appropriate dimensions and volume to prevent a child from drowning and to ensure the stability of the seat.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138-3 according to which swim seats must not give the impression that they are toys, and must not have a colourful and decorative appearance.

Action Taken:

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

Bulgaria

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

26th November 2011 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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