EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Bicycle helmet Bottari “Spa” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00490/26
Summary
The retention system of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
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Product
Bicycle helmet — Bottari
- Brand
- Bottari
- Name / model
- Spa · Caschi per bici Kid - taglia S e taglia M
- Batch number(s)
- 79208N KID79209
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Bicycle helmet, available in different colours and sizes.
What is the risk?
- The retention system of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 05/03/2025
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