Jiuran Black Neoprene Vest Style Life Jacket sold via Fruugo and Amazon (2403-0037 and 2403-0237)
- Affected
- Black neoprene material vest style life jacket/buoyancy aid with centre front zipper closure and two adjustable waistbelts with plastic buckle closures.
- The problem
- The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of drowning as it was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed.
- 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 | Jiuran |
| Fruugo ID | p-63203089-127600602 |
| Fruugo Listing Name | water-sports-life-jacket |
| Amazon ASIN | B09Z82W9VX |
| Amazon listing name | Naucwe Adult Kids Life Jacket Survival Jackets Kayaking Buoyancy Vest Snorkeling Vest Swimming Boating Fishing Water Sports Floatage, XS, Black |
| Product Description | Black neoprene material vest style life jacket/buoyancy aid with centre front zipper closure and two adjustable waistbelts with plastic buckle closures. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
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 listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo and Amazon).
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0037 (Fruugo) and 2403-0237 (Amazon)
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 7 May 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.