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Visibility vest Pure “Pure reflective vest” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00107/22
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
Visibility vest — Pure
- Brand
- Pure
- Name / model
- Pure reflective vest · 255583
- Barcode
- 871940045850
- Category
- Protective equipment
- High visibility yellow waistcoat vest in fluorescent fabric, with one horizontal band of retro-reflective tape around the torso.
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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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