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Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit sold on Amazon safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit presenting a high risk of drowning as it is intended for a young child.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
What to do now
Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit could contribute to drowning.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0241). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit 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The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon) and withdrawn from the market, with warnings issued to consumers.
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon) and withdrawn from the market.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: 2201-0241
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A children’s mermaid swimming costume consisting of a one-piece mermaid tail that incorporates a monofin. The tail is coloured blue, pink and purple, with a fish-scale pattern and colourful feathered fins
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Questions
Why has Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit been reported?
Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit could contribute to drowning. 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Shepretty Girl Mermaid Tail Swimsuit Bikini Four-Piece Suit sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
