Gardening gloves
Gardening gloves was recalled on 14 April 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0482/17. Cuts risk reported by Spain. The gloves are wrongly labelled with regard to the blade cut resistance: Users might think that they are sufficiently protected against sharp objects and suffer cuts.
| Alert Number | A12/0482/17 |
| Brand | CUATRO GASA BEHOLI |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Cuts |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | SL-600 |
| Published | 14 April 2017 |
Risk Description
The gloves are wrongly labelled with regard to the blade cut resistance: Users might think that they are sufficiently protected against sharp objects and suffer cuts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE) and the relevant European standards EN 388 and EN 420.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/02/2017
Product Description
Protective gloves, impregnated, coated or covered. They are sold without packaging, with a card label. The front of the label carries the product name, the brand and a statement to the effect that they are ‘special for gardening’.
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts hazard related to Gardening gloves.
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.