Safety shoes
WAL (Work & Leave)
- Case number
- A12/1221/14
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Type / Model
- 1.: Model L7141 (WALCHBC), 2.: Model: M8138 (WALCHHC)
- Batch
- Unknown
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇫🇷 France
- Country of origin
- 🇨🇳 China
- Published
- 2014-08-08
⚠️ Risk
null The products pose a risk of injuries because the impact resistance is not sufficient and therefore the shoes do not adequately protect against crushing. Moreover, the antistatic properties are insufficient and friction on the footwear could create sparks.The products pose a chemical risk due to the presence of Chromium (VI) (measured values up to 17.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The products do not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 20344.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 15/05/2014