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Bicycle helmet Rawlink — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00249/22
Summary
The helmet can easily break during an impact, thus not sufficiently protecting the user from injuries to the head. Furthermore, the rear belt connection tears out easily, hence the helmet may slip off; the lack of helmet retention can reduce its effectiveness in the event of impact, causing injuries to the head. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the European…
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Product
Bicycle helmet — Rawlink
- Brand
- Rawlink
- Name / model
- 44742
- Batch number(s)
- 138560manufactured in October 2019
- Barcode
- 709386447427
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Helmet for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates according to EN 1078. Gray Plastic shell over a Styrofoam helmet, of sizes 54-58 cm.
What is the risk?
- The helmet can easily break during an impact, thus not sufficiently protecting the user from injuries to the head. Furthermore, the rear belt connection tears out easily, hence the helmet may slip off; the lack of helmet retention can reduce its effectiveness in the event of impact, causing injuries to the head. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the European standard EN 1078.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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