Children’s Swim Vests sold by TK Maxx
- Affected
- Various child swim vests. Patterns and designs: whales, dinosaurs, sharks, starfish, unicorns, crabs, fish, juice floats or seahorses. Some swim vests have attached goggles.
- The problem
- The products present a risk of drowning as it has not been appropriately conformity assessed to demonstrate that in can perform as required.
- What to do
- The products have been recalled from end users.Owners of any of the life vests should cease use immediately and return to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund. For any queries, please contact the TJX customer services team on 01923 473561, or via emailing customerservice@tjxeurope.com.
Product information
| Type | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Lifebelts/Lifejackets/Lifesuits |
|---|---|
| Product Codes | 819852, 819854, 819856, 819864, 819866, 819868, 819870, 819884, 819886, 819888, 819904, 819906, 819908, 819910, 819911, 819912, 819914. |
| Sales Period | April 2025 to August 2025 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Various child swim vests. Patterns and designs: whales, dinosaurs, sharks, starfish, unicorns, crabs, fish, juice floats or seahorses. Some swim vests have attached goggles. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of drowing as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has 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 across a wide range of uses.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
Corrective action
The products have been recalled from end users.Owners of any of the life vests should cease use immediately and return to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund. For any queries, please contact the TJX customer services team on 01923 473561, or via emailing customerservice@tjxeurope.com.
For further information, please access the TK Maxx recall website at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading 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 31 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.