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Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets 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.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets (2)
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- CIB033
- CIB034
- CIB035
- CIB040
- CIB041
- NI001
What to do now
Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets could contribute to drowning.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2209-0237). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it had 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 product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users by Fox International Group Ltd.
Advice to consumers
Fox International Group Ltd have recalled the product from end users. Further information can be accessed by contacting EuroCustomerServices@ratheroutdoors.com or accessing the Fox International website at https://www.foxint.com/home/support/product-recalls/ .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2209-0237
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Six models of life jacket and associated gas refills, supplied in transparent plastic packaging.
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Questions
Why has Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets been recalled?
Fox and Fox Rage Life Jackets could contribute to drowning. 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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
