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G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers presenting a serious risk of injuries to the foot or the toe.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5060846403736
What to do now
G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact G-Fashion or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2110-0009). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers presenting a serious risk of injuries to the foot or the toe.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as when tested, the safety trainers did not pass the penetration resistance test. The tip of the nail test penetrated through the trainers when subjected to 500-800N force, less than the permissible minimum of 1100N. The physical failure of the trainer from impact or penetration can lead to potentially serious injuries to the foot or toe.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users. The recall site can be found at the following link: https://divagift.com/pages/steel-shoes .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2110-0009
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Steel toes cap safety trainers in black, with a red patch detail on the sole
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Questions
Why has G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers been recalled?
G-Fashion Steel Toes Cap Safety Trainers has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
