EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Cycling helmet helt-pro — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0959/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the shock absorbing capacity is not sufficient. The product gives a false sense of security to the consumer and may not properly protect the cyclist´s head in the event of an accident.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
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Product
Cycling helmet — helt-pro
- Brand
- helt-pro
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Helmet for cyclists in the form of a hat. The product is available with different covers.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the shock absorbing capacity is not sufficient. The product gives a false sense of security to the consumer and may not properly protect the cyclist´s head in the event of an accident.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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