Paddle UK has been made aware of three product recalls for buoyancy aids and life jackets sold via various online marketplaces presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The products do not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Child's Frozen Swimming Aid Vest
Fruugo ID: 113633590-239183255
Full product recall report linked here
Outdoor Light Weight Adjustable Swim Vest Float Jackets
Fruugo ID: p-96858413-203934942
Full product recall report linked here
Yuntian Outdoors Watersport Vest Style Life Jackets/Buoyancy Aids
Fruugo ID: p-81575980-168359672 and p-81576115-168360005
Full product recall report linked here
Sailtrek Orange Life Jacket with Head Protection
Fruugo ID: p-96621043-203325997
Full product recall report linked here
Dalang Times Children's Vest Style Life Jacket
Fruugo ID: p-100537752-211376037
Full product recall report linked here
NEWAO Adult Surf Life Jacket/Buoyancy Aid
AliExpress ID: 1005004097187716
Full product recall report linked here
Pink Adult Adjustable Flotation Device
Amazon ASIN: B09Z6XNMHD
Full product recall report linked here
Sailtrek Orange Vest Style Life Jacket
AliExpress ID: 1005002870297533
Full product recall report linked here
The products have been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning as it was advertised as a life jacket, but once purchased was identified as a buoyancy aid (which does not provide the same level of protection). The products do not meet the minimum level of buoyancy required.
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.
Jiuran Neoprene Adult/Kids Life Vest/Jacket
AliExpress ID: 3256802061975487
Full product recall report linked here
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning. 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 buoyancy aid.
Navy Automatic Inflatable Life Jacket 150N
AliExpress ID: 3256803923044501
Full product recall report linked here
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning as it does not meet the level of buoyancy claimed by the manufacturer.
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 buoyancy aid.
Corrective Action
- OPSS has required that all products are recalled from end users.
- All listings have been removed by the respective online marketplaces.