Aquarius Children’s Life Jacket with Whistle sold via eBay
- Affected
- A bright orange children’s life jacket sold in two sizes.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of drowning due to the absence of independent conformity assessment to demonstrate the product will perform when required.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Life Jacket |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aquarius |
| eBay ID | 221803646695 |
| Listing name | ‘Aquarius Kids Child Life Jacket Buoyancy 100N PFD With Whistle ISO-4 CE 2 Sizes’ |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | A bright orange children’s life jacket sold in two sizes. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 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 the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2309-0068
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 22 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.