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SwimBoBo Soft Baby Swimming Float sold via TikTok and Amazon
- Risk level
- High
- Action
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace, Warning consumers of the risks
- Check
- model BO1027
Product
- Product type
- Baby Swimming Float
- Brand
- SwimBoBo
- Model
- BO1027
- Description
- Baby inflatable swim float with harness.
- Size
- Small (3-10 months)
- Country of Origin
- China
Hazard
- Risk level
- High
- Details
- The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not meet the colour requirements of BS 13138-3. The predominant colour of the product is light blue, which means it would be difficult to see the child if they were underwater. Additionally, the product has the design and appearance of an aquatic toy which is not permitted as it increases the likelihood of the product being used incorrectly.
- Legal requirement
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations (2005).
- Measures taken
- Removal of the listing by the online marketplace, Warning consumers of the risks
- Corrective action
- 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.
What to do
- Check your product: brand SwimBoBo; model BO1027. These are usually on the label, the packaging or the instructions.
- If it matches, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
- The product has been taken off sale or its online listing removed. If you already have it, contact the seller about a refund.
- If you’re not sure, quote reference 2512-0115 when you contact the seller.
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Official source
- Reference
- 2512-0115
- Notified by
- Office for Product Safety and Standards
- On The Baby Blog since
- 9 November 2026
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