Product Safety Report: SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold via TikTok (2512-0101)
Product Safety Report for SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float presenting a risk of serious injuries.
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. |
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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