Reflectors
Injuries Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1178/10 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Les armband - Bar Code 6 438159 014793 2. Reflective slap wrap - Bar Code 6 438159 014809 |
| Published | 6 August 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of injuries because the visibility of the reflectors is not sufficient. The results for retroreflection are so low (lower than values for type 2), that they can not be regarded as safe visibility accessories. The products do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13356.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Yellow reflective wrap with Velcro and 4 Led lights 2. Orange-red reflective slap wrap