2024.02.12 Recall: Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest (sold via eBay)
12 February 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Sailtrek Red, Black and Grey Life Jacket Vest (sold via eBay)
Type
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Buoyancy Aid
Brand
Sailtrek
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
A red, black and grey vest style buoyancy aid with centre zipper and adjustable leg straps.
eBay item number
134192192629
Listing Name
Adults Kids Life Jackets Watersport Floating Vest Kayak Ski Sailing Boating
Hazard
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.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by the seller.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
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