Published on: 18 August 2022
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a product recall for iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards and Trespass “DIVER” Men’s Full Body Wetsuits details can be found below:
iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards
iROCKER are recalling iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) due to the use of substandard glue during a five-month manufacturing period resulting in seam separation and deflation of affected units. Serial numbers affected are those starting with IR-TSEBF, Numbers between IR139020 and IR141685, Numbers between IR157500 and IR160165, Numbers between IR160500 and IR163165.
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of exposure to water / drowning as substandard glue was used during a five-month manufacturing period, which can result in seam separation and deflation of affected units. If the seam separates when the product is in use, the user may fall into the water. Due to this the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Full details of the product recall and the product report can be found here – Product Recall: iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL) (2208-0009) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Trespass “DIVER” Men’s Full Body Wetsuits
The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not provide adequate thermal protection for diving in cold water. If used for this purpose, the user could experience cold incapacitation leading to loss of coordination and lack of manual dexterity which could result in drowning. This imported product from China has the following product ID numbers: Batch No: PO00011174 Item No: MACLSMD10003.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and has had a temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product.
Full details can be found here: Product Safety Report: Trespass “DIVER” Men’s Full Body Wetsuit (2207-0284) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
