Stearns 4-Buckle Illusion Life Vest Water Sports Made by Stearns

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Lifevest Safety Tips

• It is important to test a PFD in shallow water or a guarded swimming pool to make sure it fits appropriately and is in proper working order.
• Be sure to always check the condition of your life jacket(s) before heading out for any watersport activity. When boating, make sure you always have enough life jackets on board for every passenger.
• To keep water out of the vest, a bottom drain or mesh drainage is usually provided
• The size of life vest you buy depends on your weight and size(See Sizing Chart)
• Always keep your vest in a place you can access in a reasonable amount of time in an emergency (vessel sinking, on fire, etc.).
• Life Jackets should not be stowed in plastic bags, in locked or closed compartments or have other gear stowed on top of them.
• Children should wear life jackets at all times when on boats or near bodies of water.
• Teach your child how to put on his or her own life jacket.
• Teach your child how to put on his or her own life jacket.
• Make sure the life jacket is the right size for your child. The jacket should not be loose. It should always be worn as instructed with all straps belted.
• Adults should wear life jackets for their own protection and to set a good example.

Life Jacket Classification Guide

Type I PFD - Off-Shore Life Jacket
• Foam = 22 lbs. of flotation
• Commercial style, reversible, easy to put on
• Provides the most buoyancy
• Effective for all waters
• especially where rescue may be delayed
• Designed to turn most unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water
  
  Type II PFD - Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest
• Foam = 15.5 lbs. of flotation
• Inflatable = 33.5 lbs. of flotation
• Intended for calm, inland water or where a quick rescue is possible
• Will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water (turning is not as definite as with a Type I PFD)
  
  Type III PFD - Flotation Aid
• Foam = 15.5 lbs. of flotation
• Inflatable = 22.5 lbs. of flotation
• Both lightweight and comfortable
• Good for conscious wearers in calm, inland water or where a quick rescue is possible
• Designed so wearers can place themselves into a face-up position in the water (wearer may have to tilt head back to avoid flipping over)
• Type III foam vest offers same minimum buoyancy as Type II PFD
• Type III foam vest comes in many colors and sizes and is most comfortable for continuous wear
  
  Type IV PFD - Throwable Device
• 16 to 20 lbs. of floatation
• Intended for calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic wear rescue is always possible
• Designed to be thrown to a conscious person in the water to be held by user until rescued
• Not to be worn
• Type IV devices include buoyant cushions, ring buoys and horseshoe buoys
• Should be used in conjunction with a wearable life jacket
  
  Type V PFD - Special Use Device
• Intended for specific activities
• Should only be used in accordance with the approval condition(s) on its label

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It was in the 1960s that Stearns really hit stride. The company began to develop stylish and comfortable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) as an alternative to the orange "horse collar" preservers then in use. When the Federal Boat Safety Act was passed, allowing private industry to manufacture new PFD designs under U.S. Coast Guard guidelines, Stearns introduced its innovative Type III PFD in 1973. This tremendously successful product quickly gained popularity and its widespread use by consumers is credited as an influence in the continuing decline in boating fatalities. High-quality water safety products are still a mainstay of the Stearns line: ship abandonment survival suits, deck suits, flotation jackets, inflatable life rings, flotation cushions, and water sport PFD's. Stearns Inc. has two manufacturing facilities located in Minnesota. That centralization and high-quality workforce provides the core which permits the company to establish and maintain consistent standards for quality. So, 98.8% of Stearns products stay in the field.

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• 90 Day Hassle Free Return Policy: All returns must be postmarked no later than 90 days from the original customer shipment date. Returns and exchanges must be in new condition and include original product packaging. Customer must ship all items in a shipping box or envelope; do not use the product packaging as a shipping container. Returns that do not meet these requirements will be refused by our shipping department.
• Return Authorization Number: An RA number is required for any return or exchange. To obtain an RA number, call us and select #2 to speak with a customer service representative. Be sure to write your RA number clearly on the outside of the shipping box.
• Returns For Refund: No restocking fee, pending product & packaging are not blemished or damaged. Customer pays all shipping charges.
• Exchanges: No restocking fee, pending product & packaging are not blemished or damaged. Customer pays all shipping charges.
• Warranty Exchanges: All warranty claims are processed through individual product manufacturers and subject to their policies and discretion. See Manufacturers Warranty pages. Warranty items should be returned directly to the manufacturer unless advised otherwise by a SafeLifeJackets.com customer service representative.
• Clearance and Closeout Items: No refunds on clearance, closeout or blemished items. Exchanges subject to availability.
• Return Shipping Instructions: Return via prepaid Fed Ex, UPS or US Mail. We strongly suggest you insure the shipment for the full value of your purchase. Please use original SafeLifeJackets.com packaging. Packages sent freight collect will be refused by the shipping department. SafeLifeJackets.com is not responsible for packages lost or damaged during return shipping.
• Free Shipping Orders - Any returned product that was purchased where shipping was included, including items that say "Free Shipping", will have the actual shipping cost incurred by SafeLifeJackets.com deducted from the refund.

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