Jacket for fencing - Beijing FIE 800N Jacket & Beijing FIE 800N Breeches
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0004/09 |
| Brand | Wuxi |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 16 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because, despite claims, the garments do not meet the requirements for Level 2 penetration resistance (a mean value above 800 N). A level of protection below the minimum 800 N required will expose users to the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13567.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities., Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Jacket and breeches for fencing to level 2 (800N).