New PFD Label

You will start seeing the new PFD label on PFDs when you are out buying recreational outdoor equipment. The new PFD label is divided into three sections:

Selection and Warning: This section includes the size of the PFD, performance information, etc.
Certification and Approval: This section includes the USCG approval number, manufacturer’s information, etc.
Care and Maintenance: This section includes information relating to the care and maintenance of the PFD. No matter if you are looking at an old label or a new one, here are three things you should focus on:
- User weight
- Chest size
- USCG approval number

New life jacket/PFD label with user weight, chest size, and USCG approved called out

Unit 4 of 6
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