Product Recall: Black Life Jacket with Two Buckles sold via Amazon (2311-0113)
Product Recall for Black Life Jacket with Two Buckles presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Summary
Product: Black Life Jacket with Two Buckles sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of drowning as when tested, the product did not provide the required level of buoyancy.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Life Jacket |
|---|---|
| Amazon ASIN | B09YRRPDCF |
| Listing Name | TOMOYO Adults Life Jacket Swim Aid Vest Anti-Collision Surfing Vest Buoyancy Life Vest Swimming Boating Motor Boat Swimsuit |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Vest style personal floatation device with stitched paneling, centre front zipper closure, 2 x 38mm black webbing waistbelt with plastic buckle front closure. |
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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 product did not meet the level of buoyancy required of a buoyancy aid, and therefore may not have performed as expected 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.
Corrective action
OPSS has required that the products are recalled 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 (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0113
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards