Product recallOPSS
Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board Package recalled over a drowning risk
Product recall for Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board Package identified as presenting a risk of drowning due to a faulty glue which creates leakage through the seams of the board, causing the paddle board to deflate.
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.
9 identifiers listed for this notice.
Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board Package
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- LW146327 to LW146846
- LW162782 to LW163081
- LW150359 to LW150858
- LW160932 to LW161131
- LW186750 to LW186949
- LW190800 to LW192299
- LW248374 to LW250373
- LW187850 to LW188109
- LW189300 to LW190799
What to do now
Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board could fail in water.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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 (2208-0213). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board Package identified as presenting a risk of drowning due to a faulty glue which creates leakage through the seams of the board, causing the paddle board to deflate.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of exposure to water / drowning as its substandard glue should have a minimal life cycle of 5 years when used normally and maintained properly, however research has shown that this is not the case for the defaulted batch. The substandard glue creates leakage through the seams of the board and if the seam separates when the product is in use, the user may fall into the water unexpectedly.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
All consumers and Jobe dealers have been contacted on the 5th of August. They are offered a new product which lives up to the standards and is safe to use. Further information can be found on the company’s recall site: https://www.jobesports.com/en/newsflash/important-jobe-sup-recall-3001/
Additional information
PSD case number: 2208-0213
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Stand-up inflatable paddle boards.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board been recalled?
Jobe Duna 11.6 and Jobe Yarra Teal 10.6 Inflatable Paddle Board 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 batch 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.
