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Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket could contribute to drowning.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2403-0051). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket sold via AliExpress 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). There was no intended user mass stated and it was identified that the minimum buoyancy for an adult user was not met.
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 (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS has required that the products are recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD number: 2403-0051
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
An orange and fluorescent yellow vest style buoyancy aid with twin black plastic buckles to the front and a red whistle attached with an orange cord.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket been recalled?
Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Do not use it for swimming or bathing. Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
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 Kids Universal Polyester Life Jacket sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
