FRUUGO RECALLS: LIFEVAC COUNTERFEIT ANTI-CHOKING DEVICE

Yellow and clear plastic counterfeit anti-choking device intended to alleviate choking incidents. The plastic colour may vary in unbranded copies. There is no CE or UKCA marking. Product sold online.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Brand: LifeVac

Requirements: UKCA / CE mark

The product was sold on Fruugo by an independent third party retailer.

WHY IS THIS PRODUCT DANGEROUS?

Anti-choking devices are intended to alleviate choking incidents after Basic Life Support protocols have been attempted and failed. Counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices may pose a significant risk of worsening choking if used. These devices should not be used in the event of a choking emergency and should be disposed of once identified as counterfeit or non-compliant.

Product Safety Alert: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/666888279d27ae501186db07/2405-0111-product-recall-anti-choking-device.pdf

WHAT TO DO

If you have purchased an affected product, please immediately cease use of this product.

If you have purchased this product as a gift or for someone else, please notify the person in possession of this item to immediately cease use of this product.

REMEDIES FOR CONSUMERS

Fruugo requests that you dispose of this product as soon as possible in exchange for a refund. If this product can be recycled we encourage you to do so.

If you have received alternative instructions from the retailer or manufacturer regarding a repair or the return of the item, we advise you follow these instructions if a repair or return is your preferred remedy.

CONTACT

Please contact Fruugo via our designated Help Centre. Please confirm in writing that the product has been disposed of, and a full refund will be issued by our Customer Service Team as soon as possible.

If you have any further queries or concerns, please contact us via our designated Help Centre.