Product recallOPSS
Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for JOrange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I sold via Amazon 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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Working Life Jacket
- DTS-95-I
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B08ZHFFYPS
What to do now
Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I could fail in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2401-0093). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for JOrange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I sold via Amazon 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).
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 (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD number: 2401-0093
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I been recalled?
Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I could fail in water. 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?
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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket DTS-95-I sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
