Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 28, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Inflatable swim seat
Brand: Intime plastics
Country: Austria
Hazards: Drowning Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/02077/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Inflatable swim seat |
| Brand | Intime plastics |
| Country | Austria |
| Case Number | SR/02077/26 |
| Hazard | Drowning Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate
Recall Summary
This record concerns a safety notification issued by the notifying country Austria (case number SR/02077/26) for an inflatable swim seat sold under the brand Intime plastics. The product is classified as a hobby/sports equipment item and was placed on the market as a consumer product. The notification was published on the EU Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX) system, with reference number 10099540. The product originated from the People’s Republic of China. The measure taken – removal of the product listing by the online marketplace – entered into force on 15 July 2026. The risk level is classified as serious.
Affected Products
– Product name: Inflatable seat
– Brand: Intime plastics
– Category: Hobby/sports equipment
– Description: Inflatable swim seat with leg openings, including a small hand pump.
– Type/model number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China.
– Distribution: Sold via an online marketplace (specific marketplace name not provided in the recall notice). The recall notice does not specify whether the product was sold through other retail channels.
Hazard Information
The product presents a drowning hazard. According to the recall notice, the inflatable swim seat may resemble a toy, but there is a risk of drowning if children play with it unsupervised. Floating seats with leg openings must be used under constant adult supervision and must not have any play elements or overwater structures. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) nor with the European standard EN 13138 (which covers buoyancy aids for swimming instruction). The specific non-compliances are not detailed further in the source data. The risk is classified as serious.
Consumer Action Required
The recall notice instructs consumers to take the following action: The product listing has been removed from the online marketplace. Consumers who have purchased this inflatable swim seat should stop using it immediately. Because the product does not meet safety requirements and poses a drowning risk, consumers should not allow children to use the item, especially without constant adult supervision. No further specific consumer actions (such as returning the product to a physical store or contacting a manufacturer) are stated in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or additional instructions.
Official Remedy
The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is listed as Other. The category of measure is Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. This means the online platform where the product was sold has been required to delist the inflatable swim seat, preventing further sales. The recall notice does not specify any remedy for consumers who already own the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair. No recall code, company recall plan, or instructions for returning the product to the manufacturer are provided in the source data.
Contact Information
– Notifying country: Austria
– EU Safety Gate case number: SR/02077/26
– EU Safety Gate alert URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099540
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer/importer contact details: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Online marketplace contact details: Not specified in the recall notice.
Consumers seeking further information can consult the official EU Safety Gate portal using the above reference link. Additional contact information may be available through the notifying Austrian authorities, but is not provided in this source data.
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Inflatable swim seat?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/02077/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Inflatable swim seat?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Inflatable swim seat?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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