“We have discovered there is a possibility that, if it has not been packed correctly, inflating the bladder may not burst the zip as designed,” says Hutchwilco Operations Manager, Bernard Orme.

“While the partial inflation will still afford the wearer some positive buoyancy, it won’t meet its design and certification standard.”

The Fisher Vest lifejacket is manufactured for Hutchwilco by Performance Floatation Developments (Fiji) Ltd to Australian Standard AS4758. Since its release earlier this summer, 60 units have been sold.

Retailers have been contacted and asked to remove product from shelves and return it to Hutchwilco. This is the first lifejacket recall for the company.

If you have purchased a Hutchwilco Fisher Vest, return it to your retailer, or contact Hutchwilco on 09 528 0788.

www.hutchwilco.co.nz