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Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest sold via eBay 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 134192192629
What to do now
Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest 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 (2401-0117). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning. The product was advertised as a life jacket, but once purchased was identified as a buoyancy aid (which does not provide the same level of protection). When tested, the product did not meet the level of buoyancy required of a buoyancy aid, and therefore may not have performed as expected when relied upon. The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.
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 product has been recalled from end users by the seller.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD number: 2401-0117
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A red, black and grey vest style buoyancy aid with centre zipper and adjustable leg straps.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest been recalled?
Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest 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 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 Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest sold?
The notice names eBay, Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
