Chainsaw Gloves / Kettingzaag Handschoenen / Gants de tronçonnage
Chainsaw Gloves / Kettingzaag Handschoenen / Gants de tronçonnage was recalled on 20 January 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0023/17. Cuts risk reported by France. The gloves are not sufficiently resistant to cuts, which may result in severe injuries for the chainsaw user.
| Alert Number | A12/0023/17 |
| Brand | OZAKI |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Cuts |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Pakistan |
| Model Number | reference 9807811/10 (size 10) reference 9807811/12 (size 12) reference 9807811/11 (size 11) |
| Published | 20 January 2017 |
Risk Description
The gloves are not sufficiently resistant to cuts, which may result in severe injuries for the chainsaw user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 381-7.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pair of gloves intended for protection during use of a chainsaw. Sold attached to a cardboard label
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts hazard related to Chainsaw Gloves / Kettingzaag Handschoenen / Gants de tronçonnage.
About this risk
This product has sharp edges, pointed parts, or fragile components that can break and cause cuts or lacerations.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. Inspect it for sharp edges or broken parts. If someone is cut, clean and bandage the wound. Seek medical attention for deep cuts.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially young children who may not recognise sharp edges.