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Onyx Breathable Safety Trainer recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Onyx Breathable Safety Trainer presenting a risk of injuries.
What to do now
The risk with Onyx Breathable Safety Trainer is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2301-0167). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Onyx Breathable Safety Trainer presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product failed a Penetration Resistance Test for Whole Footwear with Non-Metallic Anti-Penetration Inserts using the following standard EN ISO 20344:2011(5.8.3). The Toecap version of the product midsole failed 2 perforation tests.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
The manufacturer has withdrawn the product from the market and a product recall has been implemented offering suitable alternative safety trainers.
Advice to consumers
The manufacturer has withdrawn the product from the market and a product recall has been implemented offering suitable alternative safety trainers.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0167
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
Breathable safety trainer in black
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Onyx Breathable Safety Trainer been recalled?
The risk with Onyx Breathable Safety Trainer is physical injury. 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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
