Product Recall: Northern Diver 275N Twin Chamber Life Jacket (2302-0130)
Product Recall for Northern Diver 275N twin chamber life jacket – Model numbers LS600, LS6100, LS6200 presenting a high risk of drowning.
Summary
Product: Northern Diver 275N twin chamber life jacket – Model numbers LS600, LS6100, LS6200
Hazard: The product has not undergone conformity assessment as PPE, it is not CE or UKCA marked and there is no Declaration of Conformity as PPE.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Life Jacket |
|---|---|
| Brand | Northern Diver |
| Model numbers | LS600, LS6100 and LS6200 |
| Sales Period | The product was placed on the market from 2017 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A 275N life jacket with two independent chambers with automatic inflators with manual activation cords, and an additional oral inflator. This lifejacket is designed for adults weighing 43kg or more |
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Hazard
The product is marketed under the Northern Diver brand and advertised for commercial use (e.g. Offshore windfarms) and watersports and as such should have been conformity assessed as Category III Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The product has not undergone conformity assessment as PPE, it is not CE or UKCA marked and there is no Declaration of Conformity as PPE. The product is not in conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 as enforced by the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Owners are advised to stop using this equipment and contact the distributor they purchased it from or contact Northern Diver.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0130
Notified by: HSE Product Safety and Market Surveillance Unit