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Inflatable armbands "Arm bands" (PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
15th October 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: Barcode HS 107 6987962571073
Description: Inflatable pink armbands with various pictures. There is an attached label with information in Bulgarian: an inflatable toy, material - resistant vinyl/PVC, a warning - The product is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. The armbands are packed in transparent packaging with a coloured cardboard illustration bearing the inscription "Arm Bands".
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Barcode HS 107 6987962571073
Description: Inflatable pink armbands with various pictures. There is an attached label with information in Bulgarian: an inflatable toy, material - resistant vinyl/PVC, a warning - The product is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. The armbands are packed in transparent packaging with a coloured cardboard illustration bearing the inscription "Arm Bands".
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Drowning
The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warnings and instructions for use in Bulgarian.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138-3.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Bulgaria
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
15th October 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
