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Protective vest Kenny “Gilet ROCK avec ou sans manches” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01971/25
Summary
Due to the lack of effectiveness of the back protection, the risk of injury is increased for its wearer in the event of a mechanical impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1621-2.
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Product
Protective vest — Kenny
- Brand
- Kenny
- Name / model
- Gilet ROCK avec ou sans manches
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Cycling vest with or without sleeves, with back protection. Product sold online, in particular via kenny-racing.com.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-05-0095
What is the risk?
- Due to the lack of effectiveness of the back protection, the risk of injury is increased for its wearer in the event of a mechanical impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1621-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/05/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/05/2025
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