EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Children´s head protection OKBABY “No Shock the protection helmet” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00040/22
Summary
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, a child may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
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Product
Children´s head protection — OKBABY
- Brand
- OKBABY
- Name / model
- No Shock the protection helmet · 80703, 80704
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Head protection for children 8-20 month. Beige or blue colour with a black chin strap. Product sold online.
- Recall information: http://www.gbab.com/productrecall
What is the risk?
- The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, a child may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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