Otteroo Recalls Baby Floats Due to Drowning Risk from Deflations (Recall Alert)
What was recalled
The Otteroo Inflatable Baby Float is an inflatable round ring made of clear and blue plastic material. It has two air chambers that fasten around a baby's neck with a white buckle. The floats have a chin rest, two handles and two circular openings on the back of the ring to allow the device to expand as the child grows with age. There are three colorful balls that move freely around inside the ring. The name "Otteroo" is imprinted on the top of the float in large, orange letters with an Otter logo.
Hazard
The seam on the flotation device can leak air and deflate, posing a risk of drowning.
Injuries
The firm has received 54 reports of broken seams on the product. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Otteroo.com and Amazon.com and Zulily.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $35.
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