URGENT PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL. IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED.
Halkey Roberts is conducting recalls of life jackets and personal flotation devices containing its 3F Single Point Manual Inflator (Model No. V96000).
Products Affected
Response Manual Inflatable 150N Lifejacket (Model RI150) and Response Stormrider Softshell Inflatable Jacket (150 rating).
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).










Halkey Roberts is conducting a recall of its 3F Single Point Manual Inflator (Model No. V96000) contained in life jackets and personal flotation devices.
The product is being recalled because the indicator status on the inflator is faulty. The indicator may show the life jacket is ready for use (green or partially green) even when the gas cylinder is empty, removed, or not connected properly.
Affected inflators are marked on the inflator’s grey body with a “V96000” and have a laser marked manufacture date between 4 June 2021 and 15 April 2024 (format MM/DD/YY).
For information detailing the specifics of the recall in New Zealand, please visit:
3F Single Point Manual Inflator Product Recall Notice – New Zealand
For Instructions on how to reset your inflator, please visit:
What Should I Do?



Stop using your Response Lifejacket
Use an alternative lifejacket / PFD (personal floatation device) in the short term.
Fill in the form below
Fill out the form below with your details. Our team will send out a Courier Bag to your supplied physical address with a return courier bag for you to pop your affected lifejacket/s in.
Send us your lifejacket
Contact Kilwell via the details on the instruction sheet included with your courier bag/s to arrange collection of your parcel.
We’ll then get the faulty indicator replaced and return your lifejacket to you.
Send us your details
Simply fill in this form, and we will get a return courier bag out to you.