Product Recall
Reference 2403-0031
FOLO-UP Product Recall: 2403-0031 NEWAO Adult Surf Life Jacket/Buoyancy Aid sold via AliExpress
A black and orange neoprene fabric vest style life jacket/buoyancy aid with centre zipper and double waist strap with black plastic buckles.
Recorded risk
Serious
Source updated 30 April 2025
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of drowning as it was advertised as a life jacket, but once purchased was identified as a buoyancy aid (which does not provide the same level of protection). The product does not meet the minimum level of buoyancy required.
What the notice records
Corrective action
OPSS has required the recall of the product from end users.
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Product details
- Product
- NEWAO Adult Surf Life Jacket/Buoyancy Aid sold via AliExpress
- Brand
- NEWAO
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Life Jacket
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- Unknown
- Measure
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notified by
- Office for Product Safety and Standards
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