Tool Experts Fieback+Südmeyer GbR · Welding mask with automatic protective filter

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it does not provide protection from 3 spectral light transmission. In addition the instructions for use are incomplete. The product does not comply with the relevant European standards EN 379, EN 166 and EN 175.

Published: 14 March 2008
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0314/08
Model: Helmet LCD Electronic 3/11 with filter YC-03-C

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Damage to sight
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Welding mask in the form of a helmet containing a protective filter. When the welding arc is ignited, the filter switches its protection stage automatically from low (bright state) to high (dark state). Markings on filter:YC-03-C; CE; Auto 3/11 Welding Fitler (sic); EN 379; ANSI Z 87.1.