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SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold on TikTok Shop safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float presenting a risk of serious injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold on TikTok Shop has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2512-0118). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float presenting a risk of serious injuries.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is supplied with an attachable canopy. In windy conditions, the canopy could cause the product to lift from the water. The child could fall from the product and be injured by impact or by drowning in the water. Additionally, the product has the design and appearance of an aquatic toy which is not permitted under EN 13138-3 as it increases the likelihood of incorrect usage and risk of drowning.
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: 2512-0118
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Baby swim float in the form of a rocket in navy, white and orange, with attached canopy.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold on TikTok Shop been reported?
SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold on TikTok Shop has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was SwimBoBo Space Rocket Pool Float sold on TikTok Shop sold?
The notice names TikTok Shop. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
