Camouflage Adult Buoyancy Vest sold via AliExpress
- Affected
- A camouflage vest style buoyancy aid with centre zipper closure, an orange fabric belt and two grey reflective rectangles on each shoulder.
- The problem
- The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning as it did not meet the level of buoyancy claimed. There is no minimum and maximum user’s mass stated on the buoyancy aid.
- 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 / Buoyancy Aid |
|---|---|
| Model Number | CT-1000 |
| AliExpress ID | 32831992895 and 1005001406834710 |
| Listing Name | ‘Adult life jacket professional fishing camouflage clothing swimming rafting surfing for flood control clothes vest thick’ and ‘Professional Adult Life Jacket Swimming Boating Ski Drifting Surfing Adjustable Water Sport Life Vest with Whistle’ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A camouflage vest style buoyancy aid with centre zipper closure, an orange fabric belt and two grey reflective rectangles on each shoulder. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning as it was advertised as a life jacket, but once purchased was identified as a buoyancy aid (which does not provide the same level of protection). The product does not meet the level of buoyancy claimed by the manufacturer and there is no minimum and maximum user’s mass stated.
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.
Corrective action
OPSS has required that the products are recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0044 and 2403-0048
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 5 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.