EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Bicycle helmet Giro “Merit spherical” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01728/23
Summary
The straps may become detached from the helmet when pulled, even with relatively little force.This can lead to a risk of injury in the event of a fall. 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 — Giro
- Brand
- Giro
- Name / model
- Merit spherical · GH230
- Barcode
- 0768686475061 0768686475191076868647504707686864750540768686
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Polycarbonate cycle helmet for adults. Various colours and sizes (S: 51-55 cm; M: 55-59 cm; L: 59-63 cm)
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-03-0068
What is the risk?
- The straps may become detached from the helmet when pulled, even with relatively little force.This can lead to a risk of injury in the event of a fall. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/03/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 17/03/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/03/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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