Unknown
Injuries Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1099/13 |
| Brand | Claire's |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 23 August 2013 |
Risk Description
null The sunglasses have a category 4 protection filter but the labelling indicates category 3. Given that they do not have the warning 'Not suitable for driving motor vehicles or road use', which is required for category 4 sunglasses, consumers may use them while driving. This could affect the user's vision and might lead to a road accident.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1836.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/07/2013
Product Description
Green-framed sunglasses with no case or packaging; they have a cardboard label.