Professional adjustable life jacket with whistle sold via Wish
- Affected
- An orange life jacket vest with black adjustable straps.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of drowning as when tested, the product did not provide the required level of buoyancy.
- What to do
- Owners are advised to cease use of the product and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Life Jacket |
|---|---|
| Listing Name | Professional Adjustable Adult Kids Life Jacket Swimming Boating Drifting Floating Vest with Whistle Fishing Life Vest |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | An orange life jacket vest with black adjustable straps. |
| 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 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.
Owners are advised to cease use of the product and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0001
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 16 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.