Product recall: Motorcycle hoodie recalled for 'not providing sufficient protection in the event of an accident'

It said: "The product presents a high risk of injuries as it does not provide sufficient protection to the user in the event of an accident."

The product has since been recalled by end users.

Type: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Motorcycle Hoodie

Brand: Lanehunters Ltd

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Product Description: A black motorcycle ‘hoodie’ which includes inserts and protectors for the shoulders, elbows and back. Affected products were sold through the website https://www.lanehunters.uk/ to customers in the UK, EU and USA from January 2024 to December 2024.

The OPSS said: "The product does not provide sufficient protection to the user in the event of an accident and therefore presents a high risk to anyone using the product as personal protective equipment.

"The hoodie is not Kevlar, and its structural strong layers which are crucial for its structural integrity and protective capabilities did not meet the required standard.

"The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018."

The product has been recalled by Lanehunters Ltd and the OPSS has provided advice to Britons on what to do if they have the product.

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It said: "The product has been recalled from end users by Lanehunters Ltd. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact Lanehunters Ltd to arrange a refund.

"Lanehunters Ltd can be contacted at info@lanehunters.uk or via their website."

Additional information

PSD case number: 2412-0142

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards