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🧸 Product DE LU March 20, 2026

Warnweste

High-visibility safety vests, width x height x depth: 20 cm x 30 cm x 8 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DM8YTSZD).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Warnweste
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values and the user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 68 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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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety vest made in China. It is meant to make the wearer easy to see in the dark.

What's happening? The vest’s reflective parts do not shine brightly enough. This means drivers may not spot the wearer in time.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this vest in Germany or Luxembourg, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the vest right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer one.

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values and the user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098029

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What is this product recall alert about?
Warnweste. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values and the user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries. · O...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Luxembourg.
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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