EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Safety vest — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01099/22
Summary
The vest does not have a sufficient retroreflective surface. As a result, the user is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1150.
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Product
Safety vest
- Name / model
- 11980
- Barcode
- 4037684119809
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Vests are available in the colours orange and yellow. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The vest does not have a sufficient retroreflective surface. As a result, the user is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1150.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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