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Recall: Jarvis Walker Adult PFD Type 1 lifejacket
Jarvis Walker has issued a voluntary recall of its Adult PFD Type 1 'block-style' budget lifejacketAs a result of a Transport Safety Victoria investigation, Jarvis Walker Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of an Adult PFD Type 1 due to a faulty waist strap attachment.
The product was sold under three separate codes, and two brands:
>> Single unit code 241050 Platinum brand: Sold from July 2011 to December 2015
>> Single unit code 56000 JW Brand: Sold from January 2012 to December 2015
>> Twin pack code 241300 JW Brand: Sold from August 2014 to October 2017
Kmart K/C 42076063
Regardless of the brand, all have the single unit marking of “PFD TYPE 1”
DEFECT
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.HAZZARD
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.WHAT TO DO
Consumers should immediately stop using the Block PFD and contact Jarvis Walker via phone or email. Phone 03 8787 6900, email: recalls@jarviswalker.com.au, or go to
Here is the full list of retailers who sold this product.
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