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Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket sold on Fruugo safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
What to do now
Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket sold on Fruugo could contribute to drowning.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2402-0061). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The products have been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning as they were advertised as life jackets, but once purchased were identified as buoyancy aids (which do not provide the same level of protection). Also, both jackets did not meet the minimum buoyancy requirement.
The products were 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 products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Advice to consumers
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD number: 2402-0061
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Red and black vest style jacket with front closures.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket sold on Fruugo been reported?
Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket sold on Fruugo 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Red and Black SCUBATREK Kids Life Jacket sold on Fruugo sold?
The notice names Fruugo. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
