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Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) sold via Wish — drowning risk

UK OPSSSerious riskDrowningSold on WishJan 22, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) sold via Wish — drowning risk
Photo from the official notice: Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) sold via Wish — drowning risk

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

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 red pull toggle of the inflation mechanism and the whistle easily detached from their cords, which would impair activation of the product 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Blue camouflage external cover with yellow internal bladder fabric. 38mm black webbing waist belt with black plastic buckle front closure and double back strap.

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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