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ARMA A18-Lightning Safety Boots — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-11-26

Hazard: Electric Shock

ARMA A18-Lightning Safety Boots pose an electric shock risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-11-26
Model identifiers	Model: A18-Lightning
Category	Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazard	Electric Shock
Hazard description	The product is intended to provide protection against electrical hazards however it has not completed the appropriate conformity assessment procedure as Category III PPE to demonstrate that it provides this protection.
Non-compliance	Regulation 2016/425 when used as intended in electrical environments. The product is only certified as a basic safety boot
Remedy	The manufacturer has withdrawn the product from the GB market.
Recall number	2411-0046
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Plug, insulation and creepage vs. rating plate; certification coverage for the exact model.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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