Product recallOPSS
Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA1 recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA-1 presenting a 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.
Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA1
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 8290714
- 8571
What to do now
Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA1 could contribute to drowning.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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 (2308-0009). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA-1 presenting a risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a risk of drowning as the inflation time is over five seconds, which is greater than the maximum time set in the relevant standard. The vest may slowly deploy when required, which presents a risk of drowning.
The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners must stop using the product immediately, and contact the distributor they purchased from for further instructions.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0009
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Inflatable life jackets and their hydrostatic rearming kits. The recall applies to life jackets fitted with a Hammar MA1 hydrostatic inflation system assembled with an ISI CO2 cylinder along with associated rearming kits.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA1 been recalled?
Plastimo Life Jacket 165 ZIP and Re-arming Kits MA1 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 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?
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.
