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Bestway FRUITASTIC ARMBANDS Swimming aid — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-04-11

Hazard: Drowning

Bestway FRUITASTIC ARMBANDS swimming aid poses drowning risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-04-11
Model identifiers	32042
Category	Protective equipment
Hazard	Drowning
Hazard description	Warning symbols on the product are not explained in the user instruction leading to the buoyancy aid not being securely fitted to the child. Additionally, the product is not well visible. As a result, a child may drown.
Non-compliance	Personal Protective Equipment Regulation; European standard EN 13138-1
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01437/25
Official notice	View source ↗

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Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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