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🧸 Product SI DK March 31, 2017

Aqua marina — Life Vest

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Aqua marina — Life Vest
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Drowning
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The products lacks information for use and has no retroreflective material for good visibility at sea. The products does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89/686/EEC and

Origin
People's Republic of China
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a life vest called Aqua marina. It is made to help people float if they fall in water.

What's happening? The vest does not have enough instructions. It also does not have shiny strips to help others see it in the water.

Does this affect me? If you use this vest, it may not work well in an emergency. This affects people in Slovenia and Denmark.

What should I do? Stop using this vest right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need a safer life vest.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Drowning · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The products lacks information for use and has no retroreflective material for good visibility at sea. The products does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89/686/EEC and · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 31, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/253741

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aqua marina — Life Vest. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Drowning · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The products lacks information for use and has no retroreflective material for good visibility at sea. The products does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equip...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovenia and Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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