EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Protective gloves atg “MaxiFlex” — risk: abrasion
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02975/25
Summary
The gloves do not provide adequate protection against abrasion and can easily tear. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (PPE) nor with the European standard EN 388.
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Product
Protective gloves — atg
- Brand
- atg
- Name / model
- MaxiFlex · 34-274, Elite, Elite 34-274 9(L)
- Barcode
- 4792249054628
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective gloves.
What is the risk?
- The gloves do not provide adequate protection against abrasion and can easily tear. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (PPE) nor with the European standard EN 388.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2025
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