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Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket sold on eBay safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket sold on eBay
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- SOF00002
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 255423718873
What to do now
Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket sold on eBay could contribute to drowning.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- 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. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
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 (2403-0149). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
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
The product has been withdrawn from the market and the listing removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD numbers: 2403-0149
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
An orange vest type swim aid with centre front zip with lower 25mm waistbelt and centre fastening buckle closure.
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Questions
Why has Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket sold on eBay been reported?
Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket sold on eBay 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 model and 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?
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?
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.
Where was Omouboi Floatage Life Jacket sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
