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🧸 Product HU December 11, 2015

TLC VISION — Sunglasses

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
TLC VISION — Sunglasses
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The transmission of UV light is too high. Consequently, the sunglasses do not protect the eyes sufficiently from the harmful effects of UV light. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Prote

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3821 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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11 days in total
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What is this? These are sunglasses sold in Hungary. They do not block enough harmful UV light.

What's happening? The sunglasses let too much UV light through. This can hurt your eyes.

Does this affect me? If you own these sunglasses, you may be at risk.

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

🤖 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: Damage to sight · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The transmission of UV light is too high. Consequently, the sunglasses do not protect the eyes sufficiently from the harmful effects of UV light. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Prote · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 11, 2015
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/186961

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What is this product recall alert about?
TLC VISION — Sunglasses. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The transmission of UV light is too high. Consequently, the sunglasses do not protect the eyes sufficiently from the harmful effects of UV light. The product does not comply with the re...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 11, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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