Safety warning Serious risk 18 April 2024

Jobe Comfort boating vest, DB0005 U sold via eBay

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Jobe Comfort boating vest, DB0005 U sold via eBay
Photo: official notice
Affected
A fluorescent orange vest style life jacket with central black zipper and two black straps with black plastic buckles. Black marine whistle attached via white cord to cover fabric and stowed in elasticated strip underneath collar.
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.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Life Jacket / buoyancy aid
Brand Jobe
Model DB0005 U
Serial number 213530031
eBay item number 165566469184
Listing Name Jobe Comfort boating vest (Model No: DB0005 U)
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Product Description A fluorescent orange vest style life jacket with central black zipper and two black straps with black plastic buckles. Black marine whistle attached via white cord to cover fabric and stowed in elasticated strip underneath collar.
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 company is warning consumers of the risks and is providing safety information to affected customers.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD number: 2403-0054

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 18 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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