Helly Hansen AS recalls Helly Hansen selected Lifejackets

July 29, 2025

Helly Hansen AS is carrying out a recall of Helly Hansen selected Lifejackets.  

The risk reported to the CCPC is drowning. Due to a manufacturing issue, the product may fail during use and may pose a risk of drowning to the lifejacket user.

The affected models and PO numbers are the following:

Style	Sizes	PO Numbers (to be found on the waist sew-in label)
33800 Navigare Comfort	30/40kg, 40/60kg, 60/90kg, 90+kg	275063, 275857, 286301
33801 Navigare Scan	30/40kg, 40/60kg, 60/90kg, 90+kg	275064, 275858, 279872, 286302
33992 Junior Safe+	20/35kg	275095, 275878, 279884
33991 Kid Safe+	10/25kg	279883, 286310

There are approximately 394 affected products in the Republic of Ireland through the following retailers:

Union Chandlery Ltd, Great Outdoors Ltd, Central Sports, Portwest Retail Ltd, Call Of The Wild, Wet N’ Wild, Gerald Stanley & Son Ltd, Gannon Sports, Landers Oudctdoor World Ltd, Barnetts, Kinsale Sports Store, The Matthews Centre Ltd, Wild Side Sports, Trailblazers, Mc’s Outdoor Store, O J Corporate Wear/ Outback Jacks, Pod Marine Ltd.

What to do:

Upon confirming the product’s eligibility for the recall based on a matching purchase order, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and destroy the product following the instructions in the Recall Notice. On request, consumers can contact Helly Hansen to arrange a return by contacting recall@hellyhansen.com. Helly Hansen is offering a full refund of the purchase price or a voucher with the same amount.

You can also contact Helly Hansen directly via the Customer service contact form on their website or by calling (+353) (0)148 77 039.

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