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Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) recalled over a drowning risk

DrowningSerious risk

Product Recall for Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 sold via Wish presenting a serious risk of drowning.

Stop using it in or near water.

  • Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage): photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 22 Jan 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage): photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 22 Jan 2024

Check your product

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

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage)

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • P14061

What to do now

Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) could contribute to drowning.

  1. Stop using it in or near water.
  2. Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. 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 (2310-0053). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 sold via Wish 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). When tested, the red pull toggle of the inflation mechanism and the whistle easily detached from their cords, which would impair activation of the product when relied upon.

The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Advice to consumers

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users.

Owners are advised to cease use of the product and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2310-0053

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Blue camouflage external cover with yellow internal bladder fabric. 38mm black webbing waist belt with black plastic buckle front closure and double back strap.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) been recalled?

Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) 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 model 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.

Where was Inflatable Lifejacket P14061 (Blue Camouflage) sold?

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

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