Product Recall: Plastimo Inflatable Lifejacket EVO-Junior sold by Decathlon (2409-0023)
Product Recall for Plastimo Inflatable Life Jacket EVO-Junior presenting risks of strangulation and drowning.
Summary
Product: Plastimo Inflatable Lifejacket EVO-Junior sold by Decathlon
Hazard: The product presents a risk of strangulation and drowning as the inflatable bladder may breach the cover’s seams when inflated.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Inflatable lifejacket |
|---|---|
| Brand | PLASTIMO |
| Article Code | 4519019 |
| Model Code | 8679675 - Lifejacket Junior EVO-J RE |
| Barcode | 03162420673602 - All batches |
| Product Description | Red life jacket with black strapping. Affected products were sold between 01/01/2020 and 13/08/2024. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of drowning because there is an issue with the deployment of the inflatable bladder, which can lead to the breach of the cover’s seams in rare cases when it is inflated. If the deployment is not compliant, it presents risks of strangulation for the user and would not provide the buoyancy required when in the water.
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
The product has been recalled from end users.
End users can opt to receive a repair by PLASTIMO, or return to the nearest Decathlon store for a refund.
PLASTIMO can be contacted at: Rappel.gilet.evoJ@plastimo.com
Decathlon can be contacted:
- by WhatsApp at +44(0)748 306 8343, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or
- by email at customer.enquiries@decathlon.com
For further information, access the Decathlon recall page at the following link: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/c/lp/product-recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2409-0023
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards