The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
SMACO S400 Plus Diving Cylinder 1 Litre - sold via Amazon
Type
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered
Brand
SMACO
Model
S400 Plus
AmazonASIN
B09BN6C6PJ
Country of origin
China
Product description
Black and orange Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) set with cylinder of 1L volume
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.
Corrective action
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 (Amazon).