Product recallOPSS
Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket presenting a risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 8641609
What to do now
The hazard with Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Tribord.
- 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
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 (2111-0017). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket presenting a risk of drowning.
The risk
This product poses a risk of drowning because in very rare cases, there is a risk that the harness may fail if you fall overboard.
This defect does not affect the buoyancy of the product, but it may mean that you are no longer attached to your boat, making it unsafe to use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Further information on the recall can be accessed via Decathlon .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2111-0017
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black safety harness with black straps and Tribord labelling.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket been recalled?
The hazard with Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe 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 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?
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?
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 Tribord LJ 150N & Harness - Life Jacket sold?
The notice names Decathlon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
