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🧸 Product FR December 19, 2022

castolin — lunette soudeur teinte 5 et teinte 6

¤dans le cadre d’essais sur les lunettes, certains échantillons testés ont été identifiés non conformes, ils présentent un risque au niveau des filtrations

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
castolin — lunette soudeur teinte 5 et teinte 6
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Castolin — welder's goggles shades 5 and 6 Do not use the product. Return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3509350020388 3509350020395
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1257 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
11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 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 welding goggles with dark lenses (shade 5 and shade 6) made by Castolin. They are safety gear to protect your eyes while welding.

What's happening? Some of these goggles do not filter light correctly. This can harm your eyes during welding.

Does this affect me? If you own these goggles, you could be at risk. This affects people in France.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Return them to the store where you bought them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have eye pain.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
castolin
Agency-published detail

Type: vêtements, mode, epi · Category: equipements de protection individuels · Hazard: blessures · GTIN: 3509350020388, 3509350020395 · ¤dans le cadre d’essais sur les lunettes, certains échantillons testés ont été identifiés non conformes, ils présentent un risque au niveau des filtrations · risque de dommage aux yeux · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
December 19, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8836/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
castolin — lunette soudeur teinte 5 et teinte 6. Castolin — welder's goggles shades 5 and 6 Do not use the product. Return it to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 19, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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