Product recallOPSS
Eleven models of life jacket recalled over a drowning risk
Product recall for eleven models of life jackets sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
11 identifiers listed for this notice.
Eleven models of life jacket
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 2105-0208
- 2105-0213
- 2105-0215
- 2105-0243
- 2105-0244
- 2105-0246
- 2105-0247
- 2105-0248
- 2206-0391
- 2206-0390
- 2206-0150
What to do now
Eleven models of life jacket could fail in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2105-0208). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for eleven models of life jackets sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The products are classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The products were not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that they have been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third party conformity assessment 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 to protect them from harm in the water.
The products do not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users and the listings removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend owners stop using these products immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers - see above table.
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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Questions
Why has Eleven models of life jacket been recalled?
Eleven models of life jacket could fail 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 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Eleven models of life jacket sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
