United KingdomThe SDIVEOXY Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) Cylinder Set 0.5L (lime green), sold via eBay (item number 304981356923), is affected. It failed depth testing and only reached a maximum depth of 5 metres rather than the required 50 m, presenting a serious risk of drowning and does not meet BS EN 250:2014 or Regulation (EU) 2016/425. Consumers are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress; the listing has been removed and import was rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for SDIVEOXY Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) Cylinder Set 0.5L presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Type: Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non Powered
Brand: SDIVEOXY
eBay Item Number: 304981356923
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Product Description: Lime green Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) set with cylinder of 0.5L volume.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0239
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating. Improvements are also required to labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
What to do
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
The official notice
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