A POPULAR children’s swimming float has been urgently recalled over fears it could cause serious injury or even drowning.
The Joycat Baby Float, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk after authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger.
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The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection.
The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a “serious risk of injuries”, according to the Product Safety Report.
If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown.
The report also raised concerns that the float’s colours do not provide enough contrast with the water, making it harder to spot in an emergency.
Furthermore, it noted that improvements are needed to the markings and safety warnings on the product.
The model in question – Joycat SO-BF-01 – was being sold in blue and white cardboard packaging and was manufactured in China.
It carries the barcode X0028UXW8F and Amazon identifier FBA15K2DBDVWU000009.
As a result of the safety concerns, the product has been blocked from entering the country.
The import was officially rejected at the UK border.
Parents who may have already purchased the float are urged to stop using it immediately and report it to Amazon or trading standards.
The float fails to meet the standards set out in the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
This latest recall follows a series of warnings issued over the past few weeks involving children’s items and household products.
In Devon, a first-time mum suffered severe burns when a MAM baby bottle exploded while she was preparing her seven-month-old baby’s formula.
The incident occurred on May 1st, and the mother required medical treatment for painful blisters.
A popular baby stroller – the At Performance Z1 – was recalled over choking hazards, while Marks & Spencer pulled its Poppy Print Rompers for babies due to safety complaints.
The Sun has approached Amazon and Joycat for comment.
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