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Category: Protective equipment Product: Welding mask with automatic protective filter Brand: Tool Experts Fieback+Südmeyer GbR Name: Type/number of model: Helmet LCD Electronic 3/11 with filter YC-03-C Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: 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. Country of origin: China
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Damage to sight
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. |
Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. |