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Neoprene Kids Swim Vest — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-07-16
Hazard: Drowning

Neoprene Kids Swim Vest, drowning hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-07-16
RetailerFruugo
Model identifiersModel: Summer Newao
CategoryPersonal protective equipment (PPE)
HazardDrowning
Hazard descriptionThe products have been assessed as presenting a high risk of drowning as they 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.
Non-complianceRegulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018
RemedyThe product has been withdrawn from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Recall number2402-0053
Official noticeView source ↗

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