Aquarius life vest — drowning risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product poses a risk of drowning because the buckle fastener of the life vest can break. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12402-5.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (18/09/2024)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor
Product description
Life vest / buoyancy aid with scooped cut. It has a front zip, two front pockets, one interior pocket and a buckle fastener. Tightened at the waist and shoulders.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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