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SDIVEOXY Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) Cylinder Set 0.5L sold via eBay — drowning risk

UK OPSSSerious riskDrowningSold on eBayNov 27, 2025
Photo from the official notice: SDIVEOXY Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) Cylinder Set 0.5L sold via eBay — 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 it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating. Improvements are also required to labelling and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.

Remedy

OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Lime green Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) set with cylinder of 0.5L volume.

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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