Product Safety Report: JOYHUT Life Jacket (2607-0035)
Product Safety Report for JOYHUT Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Summary
Product: JOYHUT Life Jacket
Hazard: The product presents a risk of drowning because it was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it had been adequately conformity assessed.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Lifebelts/Life-Jackets/Lifesuits |
|---|---|
| Brand | JOYHUT |
| Product carton identifiers | G982-T5466718429, J22531001C4-M, RVG892-260309-0001-283 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A red adjustable lifejacket. |
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Hazard
The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it had been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third-party conformity assessment is required by the relevant Regulations for those products which protect against more serious risks. In the absence of independent assessment, consumers maybe at increased risk, as the product may not provide the level of protection expected when used in the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2607-0035
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards