Patrichor safety vest — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values, meaning that a user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 20471.
Measures taken
- Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (21/11/2023)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (21/11/2023)
Product description
Yellow high-visibility safety vest with two reflector strips on the front and on the back. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CHFHHGWK).
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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