Product recallOPSS
Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 175720305086
What to do now
Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder 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 (2511-0030). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0030
Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Yellow dive cylinder.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder been recalled?
Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder 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 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?
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 Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
