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Well Path Kids’ Life Jacket — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-07-31
Hazard: Drowning

Well Path Kids’ Life Jacket poses a drowning risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-07-31
RetailerFruugo
CategoryPersonal protective equipment (PPE)
HazardDrowning
Hazard descriptionThe 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)._x000D_ 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 …
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RemedyThe product has been withdrawn from the market.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 number2403-0118
Official noticeView source ↗

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