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Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The hazard with Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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 (2402-0077). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
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. There is also no minimum or maximum user’s mass stated.
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 (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
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: 2402-0077
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product description
A black and fluorescent yellow vest style life jacket with three 25mm waist belts with plastic buckles and a whistle attached via an orange chord.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years been recalled?
The hazard with Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it in or near water. Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
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 Child Life Vest with Survival Whistle for 2-12 Years sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
