IMPEX 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 and the 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 (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 20471.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (26/08/2025)
Product description
Fluorescent yellow safety vest with reflective strips.
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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