Soft red buoyancy jacket sold via AliExpress
- Affected
- A vest style life jacket with red outer and black inner material. Features twin black plastic buckles and centre zipper closure.
- The problem
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| AliExpress ID | 1005004658348505 |
| Listing Name | Zhongshan Tianqi Sports Goods Co., Ltd New life jacket, vest, soft buoyancy jacket, river tracing motorboat, fishing, swimming, surfing, crash suit. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A vest style life jacket with red outer and black inner material. Features twin black plastic buckles and centre zipper closure. |
| 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) and there is no intended user mass or size dimensions stated.
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.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0047
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 9 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.