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Children’s Swim Vests sold by TK Maxx — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-08-31
Hazard: Drowning

Children’s Swim Vests sold by TK Maxx pose a drowning risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2025-08-31
Model identifiersProduct codes: 819852, 819854, 819856, 819864, 819866, 819868, 819870,; 819884, 819886, 819888, 819904, 819906, 819908, 819910, 819911,; 819912, 819914.;
CategoryPersonal protective equipment (PPE)
HazardDrowning
Hazard descriptionThe product has been identified as presenting a high risk of drowing as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has 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 upo…
Non-complianceRegulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment
RemedyThe products have been recalled from end users.Owners of any of the life vests should cease use immediately and return to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund. For any queries, please contact the TJX customer services team on 01923 473561, or via emailing customerservice@tjxeurope.com. For further information, please access the TK Maxx recall website at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall.
Recall number2508-0139
Official noticeView source ↗

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