Product Recall: NEWAO Life Jacket sold via Wish and eBay (2310-0147/2402-0200)

Product Recall for NEWAO Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.

Summary

Product: NEWAO Life Jacket sold via Wish and eBay

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of drowning as when tested, the product did not provide the required level of buoyancy.

Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users. The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces (Wish and eBay).

Product information

Type Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Life Jacket
Brand NEWAO
WISH ID 60935ee03c3dec6e04e26e2f
Wish Listing Name Adults Life Jacket Neoprene Safety Life Vest for Water Ski Wakeboard Swimming S-3XL
eBay item number 165532499508
eBay listing name Newao Adult Kids Life Jackets Neoprene Buoyancy Aid Vest Swim Ski Sailing
Country of Origin China
Product description Grey sides with black centre panels and white text logo on front and back. Side entry buoyancy aid with neoprene fabric, side plastic zipper closure with Velcro tab and double 38mm black webbing waist strap with black plastic buckle closures.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The 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). When tested, the product did not meet the level of buoyancy required of a buoyancy aid, and therefore may not have performed as expected when relied upon.

The product also requires improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Corrective action

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users.

Owners are advised to cease use of the product and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.

The listings have been removed by the online marketplaces (Wish and eBay).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2310-0147 (Wish) and 2402-0200 (eBay)

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 22 January 2024
Last updated 1 May 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated to include information for products sold via eBay

  2. First published.