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Response Manual Inflatable 150N Adult Life Jacket & Response Storm Rider Soft Shell Inflatable Jacket
Official notice
5 Feb 2025
Last checked
5 Feb 2025
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Response Manual Inflatable 150N Adult Life Jacket & Response Storm Rider Soft Shell Inflatable Jacket. The product is being recalled because the indicator status on the inflator may show the life jacket is ready for use (green or partially green) even when the gas cylinder is empty, removed, or not connected properly. The life jacket cannot inflate if the gas cylinder is not connected. The recall follows an advisory from American supplier, Halkey Roberts, (https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls/halkey-roberts-3f-single-point-manual-inflator ) of potential failure during testing of the green/red indicator. This is reported as an occasional issue only affecting some units. Whilst the firing pin mechanism still functions, the indicator on some units may give a false reading e.g. Showing green when it should be red due to the cylinder not being screwed in correctly or having been pierced previously. As a result the lifejacket may not inflate as expected when it shows green. There is a risk of injury or accident including drowning if: The attached gas cylinder is empty, removed or not connected properly The life jacket does not inflate as expected when the manual inflator is deployed The user does not otherwise use the manual oral inflation alternative. Published 2025-02-05.
What to do now
Check if your lifejacket contains the affected inflator mechanism. Use an alternative lifejacket if your life jacket is affected. Visit www.kilwell.co.nz/response-recall and follow the 3 simple steps to get your lifejacket remedied.
Official notice
2025-02-05
The hazard
The hazard
The product is being recalled because the indicator status on the inflator may show the life jacket is ready for use (green or partially green) even when the gas cylinder is empty, removed, or not connected properly. The life jacket cannot inflate if the gas cylinder is not connected. The recall follows an advisory from American supplier, Halkey Roberts, (https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls/halkey-roberts-3f-single-point-manual-inflator ) of potential failure during testing of the green/red indicator. This is reported as an occasional issue only affecting some units. Whilst the firing pin mechanism still functions, the indicator on some units may give a false reading e.g. Showing green when it should be red due to the cylinder not being screwed in correctly or having been pierced previously. As a result the lifejacket may not inflate as expected when it shows green. There is a risk of injury or accident including drowning if: The attached gas cylinder is empty, removed or not connected properly The life jacket does not inflate as expected when the manual inflator is deployed The user does not otherwise use the manual oral inflation alternative.
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Brand: Response Manual Inflatable 150n Adult Life Jacket Response Storm Rider Soft Shell Inflatable Jacket. Contact: Kilwell Sports Ltd. Phone 07 345 9094.
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