Life Jacket 150N sold via Amazon
- Affected
- A blue coloured lifejacket with the words ‘LIFE JACKET’ written down the right-hand side. Yellow coloured on the inside with two reflective pieces of material each side. A single orange whistle is on the inside as well as a blow valve. Underneath some further material are Chinese instructions and an…
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of drowning due to the absence of independent conformity assessment to demonstrate the product will perform when required.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 150N |
| ASIN | B09Z6XD77H |
| Batch Number | 2022022207 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A blue coloured lifejacket with the words ‘LIFE JACKET’ written down the right-hand side. Yellow coloured on the inside with two reflective pieces of material each side. A single orange whistle is on the inside as well as a blow valve. Underneath some further material are Chinese instructions and an automatic system to inflate the life jacket. English instructions and some images are located on the strap of the life jacket. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it had been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third-party conformity assessment 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 to protect them from harm in the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Corrective action
The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0133
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 3 January 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.