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Cycling helmet "Kerékpáros Sisak Gyermek" D Safety — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1221/11
Summary
null The straps of the helmets are not strong enough and could break in case of an impact.The products do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
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Product
Cycling helmet "Kerékpáros Sisak Gyermek" — D Safety
- Brand
- D Safety
- Name / model
- MV-6-2 1) 618000015, 2) 618000016
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Two cycling helmets:1) blue with stars and heads of animals, 2) rose with varicoloured flowersOuter shell of the helmets is made from plastic, inner part of white polystyrene, black chin straps are closed with plastic locking device. The helmets are packed in transparent plastic bags.
What is the risk?
- null The straps of the helmets are not strong enough and could break in case of an impact.The products do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
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