Jiuran Life Jacket sold via Fruugo
- Affected
- Black and grey vest-style personal flotation device with double front black plastic closures and twin black crotch straps.
- The problem
- The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning. The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that they have 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 / buoyancy aid |
|---|---|
| Fruugo ID | 84040589-173328777 |
| Listing Name | life-jacket-adjustable-size-vest-vest-large-buoyancy-life-jacket-unisex |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black and grey vest-style personal flotation device with double front black plastic closures and twin black crotch straps. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning. 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 life jacket.
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
The seller recalled the products from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0036
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 12 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.