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G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesDec 3, 2021
Photo from the official notice: G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as when tested, the safety trainers did not pass the penetration resistance test. The tip of the nail test penetrated through the trainers when subjected to 500-800N force, less than the permissible minimum of 1100N. The physical failure of the trainer from impact or penetration can lead to potentially serious injuries to the foot or toe. The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users. The recall site can be found at the following link: https://divagift.com/pages/steel-shoes .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Steel toes cap safety trainers in black, with a red patch detail on the sole

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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