NEWAO Life Jacket sold via Wish and eBay (2310-0147/2402-0200) — drowning risk

Hazard

The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning. The product was advertised as a life jacket, but once purchased was identified as a buoyancy aid (which does not provide the same level of protection). When tested, the product did not meet the level of buoyancy required of a buoyancy aid, and therefore may not have performed as expected when relied upon. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Remedy

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. Owners are advised to cease use of the product and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces (Wish and eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

• Recall of product from end users
• Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Grey sides with black centre panels and white text logo on front and back. Side entry buoyancy aid with neoprene fabric, side plastic zipper closure with Velcro tab and double 38mm black webbing waist strap with black plastic buckle closures.