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Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sold by Profirst presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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 the business 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 (2405-0013). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sold by Profirst presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The protective clothing products may not comply with the required safety standards for personal protective equipment, and therefore may not perform as required to protect the user, increasing the risk of injury.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
The NXT moto helmet may not adequately protect users when required, increasing the risk of the user receiving injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of UN Regulation No. 22.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
Owners of the product are advised to cease use immediately and return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, please access the Rexel Sports website at the following link: https://www.rexelsports.co.uk/
Additional information
PSD number: 2405-0013
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Various types of protective clothing and a helmet.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) been recalled?
Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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.
