Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 29 Jan 2026
SR/00268/26
Vevor diving equipment stopped at the EU border over drowning risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Vevor diving equipment) after it was found to pose a drowning risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) set with a cylinder.
- Brand
- Vevor
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- C300PLUS507
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
Drowning
The mouthpiece of the SCUBA is held in position with a plastic tie wrap. This connection may lead to the mouthpiece becoming disconnected from the main respirator, and the user drowning. Moreover, the product does not have the required labelling and marking.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00268/26
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