EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Equestrian helmet Samshield “Samshield Shadowmatt” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00864/24
Summary
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. 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 — Samshield
- Brand
- Samshield
- Name / model
- Samshield Shadowmatt · #2K16 / #02
- Barcode
- 5714447000121
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Black equestrian helmet with logo on the front. Production dates: 10/2020, 12/2020 and 06/2021. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1384.
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: 19/03/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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