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iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) — drowning risk

UK OPSSDrowningJul 27, 2022
Photo from the official notice: iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) — drowning risk
Photo from the official notice: iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) — drowning risk
Photo from the official notice: iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) — drowning risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of exposure to water / drowning as it substandard glue was used during a five-month manufacturing period, which can result in seam separation and deflation of affected units. If the seam separates when the product is in use, the user may fall into the water. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. All potentially affected consumers were notified on 27 July 2022 and offered replacement paddle boards. Further information can be found on the company’s recall page: https://www.recallrtr.com/blackfin .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Stand-up inflatable paddle boards.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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