Product recallOPSS
1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 300PK-CEDG
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- 284003
What to do now
The hazard with 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2608-0027). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
Action taken
The distributor, Mike’s Dive Store, has recalled the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The distributor, Mike’s Dive Store, has recalled the product from end users.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and return the product to Mike’s Dive Store for redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2608-0027
Notified by:Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Black diving cylinder with fluorescent yellow and black branding.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge been recalled?
The hazard with 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and serial number on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not use it for swimming or bathing. Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
