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HAXPOL welding filter — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightJul 30, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because, due to an incorrect light penetration ratio, it does not provide the appropriate protection to the user's eyes. Furthermore, the user manual lacks basic information for the safe use of the product (e.g. storage, cleaning, maintenance, disinfection, protection features and characteristics of operation, lack of warnings).The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive or the relevant European standards EN 166 and EN 169.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product is a welding filter.

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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