Zoggy Back-float - 2 to 6 years

Official notice

24 Dec 2010

Last checked

24 Dec 2010

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Zoggy Back-float - 2 to 6 years. It can happen that, during adjustment of the strap, the cross-piece breaks and the strap is no longer attached to the buckle. If this happens prior to fitting the back-float to the user there is no hazard, but if the breakage were to occur during use in the water, there is a possibility of drowning. The instructions for use state that "The wearer should be under constant and competent supervision." and "Supervision should be within arm's reach of the wearer at all times". Published 2010-12-24.

What to do now

1. Discontinue use of the product immediately. 2. Return the product to Zoggs' "reply paid": Zoggs Australia Pty Ltd Reply Paid 85412 Locked Bag 1004, MOOREBANK, NSW, 1875 3. Supply your return address and contact details when returning the product, so that Zoggs can replace the product at their cost. For more information on how to return your product: Freecall : 1800 287 858 Fax: 02-9453-2222 Email sales@zoggs.com.au Website www.zoggs.com

Recall number

6755a5f9-0127-4987-993a-65ad2f8d1db3

Official notice

2010-12-24

The hazard

It can happen that, during adjustment of the strap, the cross-piece breaks and the strap is no longer attached to the buckle. If this happens prior to fitting the back-float to the user there is no hazard, but if the breakage were to occur during use in the water, there is a possibility of drowning. The instructions for use state that "The wearer should be under constant and competent supervision." and "Supervision should be within arm's reach of the wearer at all times".

How to check if you're affected

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Lots

305DD

Models

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Affected products

Product 1

Four EVA (foam) layers held together by a red nylon adjustable strap that passes through each layer. The nylon strap is fitted with a double action buckle (two-piece - male and female - buckle) that serves to secure the strap round the user's body. The buckled strap holds the flotation device against the user's back to support the swimmer in the water.

Risk / hazard

It can happen that, during adjustment of the strap, the cross-piece breaks and the strap is no longer attached to the buckle. If this happens prior to fitting the back-float to the user there is no hazard, but if the breakage were to occur during use in the water, there is a possibility of drowning. The instructions for use state that "The wearer should be under constant and competent supervision." and "Supervision should be within arm's reach of the wearer at all times".

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

KIDS

Classification

Inflatable toys and flotation aids

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

6755a5f9-0127-4987-993a-65ad2f8d1db3

Classification

Inflatable toys and flotation aids

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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