Product safety reportOPSS
OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product safety report for OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
What to do now
OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving poses a suffocation risk.
- Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
- Store it where children cannot reach it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- a baby who seems to struggle to breathe
Get help urgently
- a baby or child who is not breathing or has turned blue — call 999 immediately
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.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0233). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
The risk
The product poses a serious risk of asphyxiation. Testing carried out by HSE indicates that the gas switching block restricts the flow of gas to the diver. The product is also not CE or UKCA marked and there is no Declaration of Conformity.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
HSE recommend end users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor that it was purchased from for further information.
Advice to consumers
HSE recommend end users stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor that it was purchased from for further information.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0233
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
The gas switching block allows the diver to switch from a primary to a secondary air source.
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Questions
Why has OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving been reported?
OmniSwivel Gas Switch Block for diving poses a suffocation risk. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
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?
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot. Store it where children cannot reach it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
