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Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket recalled over a drowning risk

DrowningSerious risk

Product Recall for Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of drowning.

Stop using it in or near water.

  • Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 1 Mar 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 1 Mar 2024

Check your product

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

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • Jiuran XS
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B09Z854S6S

What to do now

Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket could fail in water.

  1. Stop using it in or near water.
  2. Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
  3. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  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

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 (2401-0077). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket sold via Amazon 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).

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.

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 (Amazon).

Advice to consumers

Recall of the product from end users.

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

Additional information

PSD number: 2401-0077

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Black vest-style personal flotation device with centre zipper closure and double 38mm webbing waist strap with plastic buckle closures. Permanently attached double crotch straps – fixed single black attachment, 23mm webbing with front plastic buckle hardware adjusters.

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Questions

Why has Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket been recalled?

Jiuran XS Black 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 model and 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?

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 Jiuran XS Black Life Jacket sold?

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

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