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Bicycle helmet LIMAR “Limar Torino” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01135/24
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 — LIMAR
- Brand
- LIMAR
- Name / model
- Limar Torino · Torino (certified as NEW 60)
- Batch number(s)
- 2022/04
- Barcode
- 805518666991880551866699258055186669932805518666994980551866
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Bicycle helmet in different colours, sizes M(53-57cm) and L(57-61cm). Product sold online.
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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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