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Baby Floats with Canopies recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Baby Floats with Canopies sold via TikTok presenting a risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
What to do now
The hazard with Baby Floats with Canopies 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.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2606-0176). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Baby Floats with Canopies sold via TikTok presenting a risk of drowning.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users by TikTok and the listings have been removed.
Advice to consumers
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2606-0176
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Baby floats equipped with canopies, sunshades, umbrellas, or other overhead covering structures attached to the float.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Baby Floats with Canopies been recalled?
The hazard with Baby Floats with Canopies 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 retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Baby Floats with Canopies sold?
The notice names TikTok Shop. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
