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🧸 Product PL AT DE August 15, 2025

atg — MaxiFlex

Protective gloves.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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atg — MaxiFlex
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Abrasion
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The gloves do not provide adequate protection against abrasion and can easily tear.
Origin
Sri Lanka

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4792249054628
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 393 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are MaxiFlex brand work gloves sold in Poland, Austria, and Germany. They are meant to protect hands from cuts and scrapes.

What's happening? The gloves may tear too easily. They do not give the protection they should against rubbing or sharp edges.

Does this affect me? If you bought these gloves in Poland, Austria, or Germany, they may not be safe for your hands.

What should I do? Stop using the gloves and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need new gloves.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Abrasion · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The gloves do not provide adequate protection against abrasion and can easily tear. · Origin: Sri Lanka

First published
August 15, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095607

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
atg — MaxiFlex. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Abrasion · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The gloves do not provide adequate protection against abrasion and can easily tear. · Origin: Sri Lanka
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 15, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Austria, and Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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