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Wedze Airbag 30 backpack recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Wedze Airbag 30 backpack presenting a risk of injuries.
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.
Wedze Airbag 30 backpack
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 4144380
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Before 16th August 2023
What to do now
Wedze Airbag 30 backpack could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2311-0007). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Wedze Airbag 30 backpack presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Decathlon have recalled the Wedze air bag as internal quality processes have identified that some airbags may be rolled instead of being folded, which could result in the inflation time being increased. This may increase the risk to the consumer as the product may not perform as expected when relied upon as an airbag.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the Decathlon recall site here: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/product-recall_lp-QELJU4
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0007
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
Black airbag backpacks with a 30-litre usable volume designed for skiers. The 150 L orange balloon is designed to inflate in 3 seconds.
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Questions
Why has Wedze Airbag 30 backpack been recalled?
Wedze Airbag 30 backpack could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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?
Compare the model and sold between 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. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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 Wedze Airbag 30 backpack sold?
The notice names Decathlon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
