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SBART Buoyancy Aid sold via eBay — drowning risk

UK OPSSSerious riskDrowningSold on eBayJul 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: SBART Buoyancy Aid sold via eBay — drowning risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it does not provide the minimum level of buoyancy required. The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that they have been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third-party conformity assessment by a body authorised for PPE is required by the relevant Regulations for those products which protect against more serious risks, the absence of such independent assessment for such a product may increase the risk to the consumer that the product may not perform as expected when relied upon as a buoyancy aid. 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 has required the withdrawal of the products from the market. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Vest style buoyancy aid with neoprene fabric, centre zipper closure & double 38mm webbing waist strap with plastic buckle closures

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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