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🧸 Product SK November 6, 2020

Warning vest for children

High visibility orange waistcoat in polyester fabric with two horizontal bands of retro reflective tape around the torso. Size: S (4-15 years).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Warning vest for children
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The luminance of the background material of the vest is inadequate. As a result, the child is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2029 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
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A bright vest made for children to wear so drivers can see them. The vest should have very bright, reflective material.

What's happening? Some of these vests do not have enough bright material. This means drivers may not see the child in low light.

Does this affect me? If you have a child in Slovakia who uses one of these vests, check if it is safe.

What should I do? Stop using the vest right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if your child needs a safer vest.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The luminance of the background material of the vest is inadequate. As a result, the child is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 6, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002341

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What is this product recall alert about?
Warning vest for children. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The luminance of the background material of the vest is inadequate. As a result, the child is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential. · Origin: People's Republi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 6, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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