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Equestrian helmet Back on Track “Lynx” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00027/24
Summary
The strap of helmet may tear off preventing the helmet from staying on the head. In the event of an impact, this could lead to head injuries. Moreover, the shock absorption capacity is not high enough to protect against head injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1384.
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Product
Equestrian helmet — Back on Track
- Brand
- Back on Track
- Name / model
- Lynx · EQ3-R96
- Batch number(s)
- 10/2019
- Barcode
- 7340041126530
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Black equestrian helmet with the logo on the front. Size S. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The strap of helmet may tear off preventing the helmet from staying on the head. In the event of an impact, this could lead to head injuries. Moreover, the shock absorption capacity is not high enough to protect against head injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1384.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): The manufacturer has changed the thickness of the strap in 2020.
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2020
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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