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Blue Dolphin Life Jacket CT-1017 — drowning risk

UK OPSSSerious riskDrowningMar 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Blue Dolphin Life Jacket CT-1017 — drowning risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of drowning as the buoyancy of the aid was less than that described on the product itself. The absence of stated buoyancy for such a product may increase the risk to the consumer if they are reliant upon it to protect them from harm when in the water. The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.

Remedy

The product has been destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Blue inflatable life jacket with blue outer shell fabric, three adjustable waist belts with plastic buckle closures and twin crotch straps.

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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