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Tool Experts Fieback+Südmeyer GbR welding mask with automatic protective filter — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightMar 14, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it does not provide protection from 3 spectral light transmission. In addition the instructions for use are incomplete.The product does not comply with the relevant European standards EN 379, EN 166 and EN 175.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Welding mask in the form of a helmet containing a protective filter. When the welding arc is ignited, the filter switches its protection stage automatically from low (bright state) to high (dark state). Markings on filter:YC-03-C; CE; Auto 3/11 Welding Fitler (sic); EN 379; ANSI Z 87.1.

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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