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Life jacket

Drowning Protective equipment Serious risk

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.

Photo of recalled product: Life jacket
Alert Number0759/07
BrandNambei Brand
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryIreland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberQAB/003
Published3 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

Unknown

🌊 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.

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