Updated 30 December 2024 - two new models added - LJS PR150M and SRSS150

Updated 7 January 2025 - Phone number for consumers updated to 1800 005 224.

Recall published

Topics

Sports and recreation
Other sports equipment
Water sports

Product description

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).

See a list of details to help identify the product

Life Jacket Solutions - StumpJumper G150M model - Black and red version with yellow inflator tab
3F Single Point Manual Inflator (Model No: V96000). Inflator has a grey body and a yellow tab Life Jacket Solutions - RESPONSE inflatable waist belt WB100 model - Black belt pack with yellow inflator tab Marlin life jacket MK150 model - Black and red version

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: 3Finflatorrecall@halkeyroberts.com
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

-

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.