Safety footwear LEWER
Safety footwear LEWER was recalled on 3 February 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00196/23. Injuries risk reported by Slovakia. The product is not sufficiently resistant to pressure in the toe area.
| Alert Number | A12/00196/23 |
| Brand | LEWER |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Model Number | 3100CG S1 Composit/SRC |
| Published | 3 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The product is not sufficiently resistant to pressure in the toe area. As a result, it will not provide the expected protection to the user, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, nor with the European standard EN 20345.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 01/12/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/12/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 01/12/2022
Product Description
Ankle safety footwear with a toe cap, in dark blue colour, with a grey tongue, black sole and a sewn-in textile label in green, white and red with the manufacturer's trademark LEWER. The product was also sold online.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Safety footwear LEWER.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.