3F Single Point Manual Inflator (Model No: V96000) in Life Jacket Solutions and Marlin life jackets.
These inflators are installed in the following life jacket brands:
- Life Jacket Solutions (LJS) – Model numbers T150M, G150M, B150M, WB100, PR150M, SRSS150.
- Marlin – Model number MK150.
Check the grey plastic part of the inflator to find out if you have a recalled product.
Recalled inflators are marked “V96000 Halkey Roberts ®” and have a manufacture date between 4 June 2021 and 15 April 2024 (this will be laser printed in the format MM/DD/YY).
Life Jacket Solutions life jacket model G150M
Marlin life jacket MK150 model
Halkey-Roberts 3F manual inflator
Life Jacket Solutions – RESPONSE inflatable waist belt WB100 model
Reason the product is recalled
The indicator status on the inflator may show the life jacket is ready for use even when the attached gas cylinder is empty, removed or not connected properly. The life jacket cannot inflate when this happens.
The hazards to consumers
Risk of drowning if the life jacket does not inflate as expected when the manual inflator is deployed.
What consumers should do
Check if your life jacket contains the affected inflator. Use an alternative life jacket if your life jacket is affected.
Return the affected life jacket to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact the place of purchase for more information. Please see traders who sold this product.
Contact:
Halkey-Roberts Corporation
Call: 1800 005 224
Email:
Web: https://www.halkeyroberts.com/
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall: Halkey-Roberts Corporation
Who sold the product:
- Life Jacket Solutions
- Marlin Australia
- Anaconda
- BCF
- Compleat Angler
- Tackle World
- Additional independent retailers nationwide
This is not a complete list. More traders will be added as the information becomes available.
Dates available for sale: 14 June 2021 – 20 December 2024
Where the product was sold: Nationally, International
Manufacturer country ID: United States
Print supporting information
Recall Advertisement Life Jacket – Updated 7 January 2025.pdf 232.8 KB
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2024/20355 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
