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Bicycle helmet Rockrider “MTB ST 500; MTB EXPL 500” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00119/24
Summary
A plastic component at the back of the helmet that holds the chinstrap can break. If this occurs,the helmet may not remain securely in place during an impact or fall, increasing the risk of head injury. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle helmet — Rockrider
- Brand
- Rockrider
- Name / model
- MTB ST 500; MTB EXPL 500 · 8555838, 8615651, 8843310, 8843312
- Batch number(s)
- KT24040006-15KT24040006-16KT24040006-17KT24040018-14KT24040018-16KT24040018-17KT24040034-10KT24040034-2KT24040034-4KT24040034-8KT24040045-10KT24040045-8KT24040045-9
- Barcode
- 3583787837726
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Bicycle helmet.
- Recall information: https://contents.mediadecathlon.com/s1145393/k$9f669abc9d1dd08ecca6fc4e28582239/P240194%20komunikacja%20na%20strone%20pdf.pdf
What is the risk?
- A plastic component at the back of the helmet that holds the chinstrap can break. If this occurs,the helmet may not remain securely in place during an impact or fall, increasing the risk of head injury. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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: 17/09/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/09/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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