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Inflatable Circle Swim Neck Float recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for swim float presenting a medium risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Inflatable Circle Swim Neck Float
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 383372113166
What to do now
Small parts of Inflatable Circle Swim Neck Float could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0252). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for swim float presenting a medium risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as when tested according to the tension test, fasteners detached at a force of 24 N and fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. If small parts are created, a young child may place the part in their mouth and choke.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Wish).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0252
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Inflatable circle neck float for infants.
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Questions
Why has Inflatable Circle Swim Neck Float been recalled?
Small parts of Inflatable Circle Swim Neck Float could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was Inflatable Circle Swim Neck Float sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
