Product recallOPSS
Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids presenting a risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
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.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Various styles of buoyancy aids. Please see the Annex below for sizes and serial numbers.
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 33818 SPORT II
- 33811 - Comfort Compact 50N
- 34258 - Rider Kayak Vest
- 34240 - Rider Foil Race
Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids (2)
- Item or listing code
- Size Serial Numbers
What to do now
Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids could contribute to drowning.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
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 (2605-0143). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids presenting a risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a risk of drowning as it may not provide enough buoyancy and turning momentum to bring the user face up in the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Helly Hansen AS.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Helly Hansen AS.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and contact Helly Hansen - recall@hellyhansen.com - for a credit note or refund.
For more information please access: https://www.hellyhansen.com/recall
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2605-0143
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Various styles of buoyancy aids. Please see the Annex below for sizes and serial numbers.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids been recalled?
Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids 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?
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?
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.
