United KingdomBaby floats with canopies sold via TikTok in the UK — baby floats with canopies, sunshades, umbrellas or other overhead coverings attached — are affected. They were recalled because the canopies can increase wind resistance and destabilise the float, risking the float being lifted, tipped over, pushed away, or otherwise causing falls, capsizing, separation from the caregiver, entrapment or drowning; they do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. TikTok has recalled the items and removed listings; consumers should stop using them and contact their place of purchase for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Baby Floats with Canopies sold via TikTok presenting a risk of drowning.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Swimming Training Aids
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Baby floats equipped with canopies, sunshades, umbrellas, or other overhead covering structures attached to the float.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0176
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk of drowning because the canopies and overhead structures may increase wind resistance and affect the stability of the float. In windy conditions, the float may be lifted, tipped over, pushed away, or destabilised, creating risks of falls, capsizing, separation from the caregiver, entrapment, or drowning.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The products have been recalled from end users by TikTok and the listings have been removed.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and contact their place of purchase for redress.
The official notice
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