Product safety reportOPSS
Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest sold on Amazon safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest sold on Amazon
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- X0027L8P2D
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 20231201XHS
- 20231201SHX
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- FLY01
What to do now
Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest sold on Amazon could fail in water.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- 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
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2510-0107). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product has been assessed as presenting a risk of drowning as the buoyancy aid was accompanied with conflicting minimum or maximum sizing limits. Additionally, the front of one model is navy blue with no bright, conspicuous colours present, making it difficult for young children to be visible in the water.
The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to be used correctly by a consumer, potentially resulting in a risk of drowning.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The local authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users by Petiy-UK.
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0107
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Neoprene swim vest.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest sold on Amazon been reported?
Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest sold on Amazon 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 barcode, batch code and 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?
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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Petiyark Neoprene Swim Vest sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
