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🧸 Product IE March 3, 2017

Shoes for Crews — Colt Lite / Colt Light

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Shoes for Crews — Colt Lite / Colt Light
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Injuries
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The safety toe caps are not sufficiently resistant to impact and/or compression. Use of the product poses a risk of injury to the wearer's toes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Prot

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3480 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? These are work shoes called Colt Lite or Colt Light. They have safety toe caps meant to protect your feet.

What's happening? The toe caps may not be strong enough. They could break or bend under pressure, hurting your toes.

Does this affect me? If you own or wear these shoes, you could be at risk. They were sold in Ireland.

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

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The safety toe caps are not sufficiently resistant to impact and/or compression. Use of the product poses a risk of injury to the wearer's toes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Prot · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 3, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/238418

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What is this product recall alert about?
Shoes for Crews — Colt Lite / Colt Light. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The safety toe caps are not sufficiently resistant to impact and/or compression. Use of the product poses a risk of injury to the wearer's toes. The product does not comply with the req...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 3, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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