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Bicycle helmet FROFILE — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01830/24
Summary
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact.Moreover, due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of 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 — FROFILE
- Brand
- FROFILE
- Name / model
- TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A001), TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A002) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A003) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A008) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A010) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A012) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A6868)
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Bicycle helmet. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08B7W9S1V). All batches are concerned.
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.Moreover, due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2024
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