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Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux presenting a risk of electric shock.
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.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Seascooter
- Flux
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- Please see Annex A
- B on the attached PDF
What to do now
Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- 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. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
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 (2511-0099). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux presenting a risk of electric shock.
The risk
The products present a risk of electric shock as a sealing defect can lead to water ingress during use. If water reaches the internal components, it may cause a short circuit, energising the housing/metal parts and putting the user at risk of electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
Consumers who own the products should stop using them immediately and remove the batteries. Please visit: Seascooter and Flux safety notice to arrange a free replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0099
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Seascooter and Flux are propeller-powered scooters for use in water. The user holds the product and is pulled through the water.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux been recalled?
Jobe Seascooter and Jobe Flux could give an electric shock. Live parts may be reachable, or the insulation or earthing may not be good enough. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and serial number 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?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
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.
