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Bicycle helmet Closca “Helmet Fuga” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00628/25
Summary
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact. 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 — Closca
- Brand
- Closca
- Name / model
- Helmet Fuga
- Barcode
- 8427934791095
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White bicycle helmet.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/17163/Interne
What is the risk?
- The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/01/2025
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