Product recallOPSS
Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Orange Hand-Tie 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
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Marine Work Life Jackets
- DHY-98-II
What to do now
The hazard with Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- 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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2402-0088). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Orange Hand-Tie 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) and the product does not meet the level of buoyancy claimed by the manufacturer.
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: 2402-0088
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Orange vest-style personal flotation device with modular foam and stitched panelling with multiple hand-tie closures.
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Questions
Why has Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket been recalled?
The hazard with Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe 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 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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Orange Hand-Tie Life Jacket sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
