TK Maxx and Homesense recalls childrens swim vests due to drowning risk
TJX Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling Children's Swim Vests due to a drowning risk. The products have an incorrectly applied CE mark as they have not been tested to the required safety standards.
- Product
- Childrens Swim Vests
- Batch codes
- 819852, 819853, 819854, 819855, 819856, 819857, 819864, 819865, 819866, 819867, 819868, 819869, 819870, 819871, 819884, 819885, 819886, 819887, 819888, 819889, 819904, 819905, 819906, 819907, 819908, 819909, 819910, 819911, 819912, 819913, 819914, 819915
- Retailer
- TK Maxx and Homesense
- What to do
- Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund.
TJX Ireland Unlimited Company, trading as TK Maxx and Homesense, is recalling Children's Swim Vests due to safety concerns. The swim vests, which feature various designs such as whales, dinosaurs, and unicorns, have been found to carry an incorrectly applied CE mark, indicating they have not been tested to meet necessary safety standards. This poses a risk of drowning for children using these products.
Approximately 153 swim vests sold in the Republic of Ireland between April and August 2025 are affected by this recall. The product codes associated with the vests include a range of numbers from 819852 to 819915. Consumers who purchased these swim vests should be aware of the potential hazards associated with their use.
Customers are advised to stop using the swim vests immediately and return them to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund. For any further questions regarding this recall, customers can contact TK Maxx via email or phone for assistance.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 27 August 2025 TJX Ireland Unlimited Company t/a TK Maxx and Homesense is carrying out a recall of Childrens Swim Vests. The risk reported to the CCPC is drowning. The product has an incorrectly applied CE mark as it has not been tested to the required safety standards. Patterns and designs may include: whales, dinosaurs, sharks, starfish, unicorns, crabs, fish, ju…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Childrens Swim Vests being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. TJX Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling Children's Swim Vests due to a drowning risk. The products have an incorrectly applied CE mark as they have not been tested to the required safety standards.
Why is Childrens Swim Vests being recalled?
The recall relates to a drowning hazard. TJX Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling Children's Swim Vests due to a drowning risk. The products have an incorrectly applied CE mark as they have not been tested to the required safety standards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund.
Which batches of Childrens Swim Vests are affected?
The affected batch codes are: 819852, 819853, 819854, 819855, 819856, 819857, 819864, 819865, 819866, 819867, 819868, 819869, 819870, 819871, 819884, 819885, 819886, 819887, 819888, 819889, 819904, 819905, 819906, 819907, 819908, 819909, 819910, 819911, 819912, 819913, 819914, 819915.
Where was Childrens Swim Vests sold?
It was sold via TK Maxx and Homesense.
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