Sailtrek Life Jacket sold via Amazon
- Affected
- Black, grey and luminous green panels with bold lettering worn side front and back centre. Vest style buoyancy aid with neoprene fabric, centre zipper closure and double 38mm webbing waist strap with plastic buckle closures. Collar handle loop stitched to rear collar. Twin 25mm crotch straps.
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sailtrek |
| Amazon ASIN | B09Z5Z8D5H |
| Listing Name | Naucwe Adult Children Life Jacket Vest, Float Swimming Buoyancy Aid Neoprene Surfing Vest Safty Outdoor Fishing Life Jackets with Adjustable Buckle Diving Water Sport,XL,Green |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black, grey and luminous green panels with bold lettering worn side front and back centre. Vest style buoyancy aid with neoprene fabric, centre zipper closure and double 38mm webbing waist strap with plastic buckle closures. Collar handle loop stitched to rear collar. Twin 25mm 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 advertised as a life jacket, but once purchased was identified as a buoyancy aid (which does not provide the same level of protection).
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.
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 (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0078
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 22 January 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.