EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Equestrian helmet Uvex “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1624/13
Summary
null The helmet does not have sufficient resistance to penetration by sharp objects.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1384.
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Product
Equestrian helmet — Uvex
- Brand
- Uvex
- Name / model
- Unknown · XB-035
- Batch number(s)
- 433250, 433100, 433220, 433210
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Equestrian riding helmet
What is the risk?
- null The helmet does not have sufficient resistance to penetration by sharp objects.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1384.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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