EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Elbow and knee protector GP PRO “Youths Moto-x Elbow and Knee Protector Kit” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0116/15
Summary
null The product does not provide sufficient impact protection when rider falls from motorcycle due to unsuitable construction and materials. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1621-1.
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Product
Elbow and knee protector — GP PRO
- Brand
- GP PRO
- Name / model
- Youths Moto-x Elbow and Knee Protector Kit · PROMXS01
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Protective equipment
- A set of two elbow and forearm protectors and two knee and shin protectors made from plastic with textile fastenings intended for use by older children when off-road motorcycling. Packaged in a netting bag with a cardboard tab.
What is the risk?
- null The product does not provide sufficient impact protection when rider falls from motorcycle due to unsuitable construction and materials. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1621-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/12/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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