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Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid
- 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.
- B09HSTTYSR
What to do now
Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid 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 (2403-0034). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid 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 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. Destruction of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2403-0034
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A yellow and black vest style, inflatable buoyancy/swim aid with centre front zip and lower waistbelt.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid been recalled?
Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid 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?
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 Oskies Yellow Inflatable Buoyancy/flotation Aid sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
