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3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume Bikini safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for 3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume Bikini Monofin presenting a high risk of drowning as it is intended for a young child.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
The hazard with 3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0248). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for 3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume Bikini Monofin presenting a high risk of drowning as it is intended for a young child.
The risk
The product poses a high risk of drowning because it is intended for a young child, and the hazard warnings and risks are not available at the point of sale or on the product, informing the purchaser and user of the risks. As the parent or carer does not have the relevant information available to identify that the product will have an adverse effect on the young child’s ability to swim, they may assume the user will be able to swim as per their usual ability, which is not the case with these products.
This product therefore poses a drowning risk and does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay) and withdrawn from the market, with warnings issued to consumers.
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay) and withdrawn from the market.
Warning: Mermaid tails or monofins can significantly reduce the person’s ability to swim and can only be used by competent swimmers under strict adult supervision at all times, regardless of swimming ability.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0248
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A child’s three-piece mermaid swimming costume consisting of a pink bikini set and a one-piece mermaid tail that incorporates a monofin. The tail is coloured pink, yellow, blue and purple, with a fish-scale pattern and colourful feathered fins. The tail is designed to fit from hip to toe.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume been reported?
The hazard with 3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Do not use it for swimming or bathing. Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was 3Pcs Girls Kids Swimmable Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Swimming Costume sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.