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Safety shoes – WAL “S3”

Serious risk Chemical, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 4 Aug 2014In the weekly report of 8 Aug 2014 (week 31, 2014)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Safety shoes
Brand
WAL
Brand as notified
WAL (Work & Leave)
Name
S3
Type / model
  • 1.: Model L7141 (WALCHBC)
  • 2.: Model: M8138 (WALCHHC)
(official alert record)
Type / model as notified
1.: Model L7141 (WALCHBC), 2.: Model: M8138 (WALCHHC)
Batch
Unknown
Description
Two different models of safety shoes. Model 1.: Ankle-high safety footwear, L7141, sizes: 38 to 48, Classification I, Protection category S3 SRC. Model 2.: High-ankle safety footwear, sizes: 38 to 48, Classification I. S3 SRC
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
  • Import rejected at border · from 15 May 2014
Notifying country
France
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1221/14Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1221/14Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1221/14
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1221/14
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2014-031 (XML)
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