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Bicycle helmet NAKAMURA — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03331/24
Summary
The retention system of the helmet is not adequate, as it elongates too much. If this occurs, the helmet may not remain securely in place during use, increasing risk of head injury in 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 — NAKAMURA
- Brand
- NAKAMURA
- Name / model
- BT1602, ECOMAX
- Batch number(s)
- 33033026-06-20-2022
- Barcode
- 3354068811489
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Light green helmet for children, bearing the words ‘Les petits chenapans’. One size (49-56 cm). Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2024-07-0202
What is the risk?
- The retention system of the helmet is not adequate, as it elongates too much. If this occurs, the helmet may not remain securely in place during use, increasing risk of head injury in 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/07/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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