Adult Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Type 1
Published 19 January 2018
Product
Adult Block PFD Type 1 Sold under two brands as three separate codes Single unit code 241050 Platinum brand Sold from Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 Single unit code 56000 JW Brand Sold from Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 Twin pack code 241300 JW Brand Sold from Aug 2014 - Oct 2017 All have single unit marking of PFD TYPE 1
Why it was recalled
The waist strap in the affected PFDs that secures the PFD to the wearer is only attached to the left hand side of the device. The waist strap is not attached to the right hand side of the device.
Hazard
If not secured correctly, the waist strap may slip from the position and cause the device to become ill-fitting on the wearer. This may affect the function of the affected PFDs so that depending on the circumstances, it may not keep the wearer in a safe floating position.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.