United KingdomBaby neck floats sold via TikTok — inflatable neck rings and similar neck-support flotation devices designed to be worn around or secured to an infant’s neck — have been recalled. They were recalled because they can place inappropriate pressure on an infant’s neck, restrict movement or airway positioning, or allow slipping, trapping or overturning, creating a risk of neck injury, asphyxiation, drowning or other serious harm. TikTok has removed listings; consumers should stop using the items immediately and contact their place of purchase for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Baby Neck Floats presenting a risk of drowning.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Swimming Training Aids
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Baby floats designed to be worn around or secured to an infant’s neck, where the infant’s head is supported by the float while the body remains suspended in the water. This includes inflatable neck rings and similar neck-support flotation devices marketed for babies or infants.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0175
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
These products present a risk of drowning as they may place inappropriate pressure on the infant’s neck and may restrict normal movement or airway positioning. They may also increase the risk of the infant slipping through, becoming trapped, overturning, or being left in an unsafe floating position, potentially resulting in neck injury, asphyxiation, drowning, or other serious harm.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The products have been recalled 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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