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Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N recalled over a drowning risk

DrowningSerious risk

Product Recall for Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of drowning.

Do not use it for swimming or bathing.

  • Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 12 Apr 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 12 Apr 2024

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • CQYBII-150N
    Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
    • 202202207
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 31403101473

What to do now

The hazard with Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.

  1. Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
  2. Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
  3. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
  4. 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 (2402-0064). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of drowning.

The risk

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.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Action taken

Recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Advice to consumers

OPSS has required the recall of the product from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2402-0064

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Red external cover (Velcro cover closure) with yellow internal bladder fabric. 38mm black webbing waistbelt with black plastic buckle front closure and double back strap. Orange whistle supplied via a white cord.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N been recalled?

The hazard with Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N 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, serial number and item or listing code 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.

Where was Adult Life Jacket CQYBII-150N sold?

The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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