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Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
What to do now
The hazard with Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- 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.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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 (2512-0117). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as if a baby is placed in the swim float with the canopy attached, a gust of wind could catch under the canopy and lift the swim float off the water. This can cause the baby to be dropped at height back to the ground, causing injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
Advice to consumers
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: 2512-0117
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Pink unicorn design baby swimming float with canopy.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months been reported?
The hazard with Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months 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?
Stop using it in or near water. Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
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 Pink Unicorn Design Baby Swimming Float with Canopy 3+ Months sold?
The notice names TikTok Shop. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
