EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Helmet for mountaineers Xinda — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0073/19
Summary
The vertical shock absorbing capacity is too small. In the event of impact to the helmet, for example as a result of falling rocks, the incident energy is insufficiently absorbed and can cause concussion and even loss of consciousness or coma. Furthermore, the helmet is insufficiently stable. Impacts of rocks may cause the helmet to be perforated, possibly resulting in serious head injuries. The product does not…
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Product
Helmet for mountaineers — Xinda
- Brand
- Xinda
- Name / model
- XD-Q9664
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Climbing helmet for mountaineers. The product was sold online (in particular via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The vertical shock absorbing capacity is too small. In the event of impact to the helmet, for example as a result of falling rocks, the incident energy is insufficiently absorbed and can cause concussion and even loss of consciousness or coma. Furthermore, the helmet is insufficiently stable. Impacts of rocks may cause the helmet to be perforated, possibly resulting in serious head injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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