Product recallOPSS
Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The risk with Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2311-0085). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 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 safety belt or harness.
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 (Etsy).
Advice to consumers
The authority has required the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Additional information
PSD number: 2311-0085
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A black reflective safety belt/harness designed to be fitted over the shoulders and around the waist.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness been recalled?
The risk with Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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 Reflective outdoor safety belt/harness sold?
The notice names Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
