Life jacket
Life jacket was recalled on 3 August 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0759/07. Drowning risk reported by Ireland. This product poses a serious risk of drowning because it is a 50-newton buoyancy aid but is marketed as a life jacket.
| Alert Number | 0759/07 |
| Brand | Nambei Brand |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | QAB/003 |
| Published | 3 August 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of drowning because it is a 50-newton buoyancy aid but is marketed as a life jacket. This raised the possibility of it being used in inappropriate circumstances, which would cause drowning hazard.This product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers; press release has been issuedDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
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🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Life jacket.
About this risk
This product does not provide adequate stability or safety features for use in or around water, creating a drowning risk.
Recommended action
Do not use this product in or near water. Never leave children unattended near water, even with flotation devices. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children are at extreme risk. Drowning can occur in as little as 2 cm of water.