EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Helmet METEOR “Helmet for cyclists, skateboards or roller skates users” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00525/22
Summary
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the child might suffer injuries in case of an impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
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Product
Helmet — METEOR
- Brand
- METEOR
- Name / model
- Helmet for cyclists, skateboards or roller skates users · KS01
- Barcode
- 5900724052925
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Helmet for cyclists, skateboarders or roller skaters with a weight of 190 g, size XS (44-48 cm). Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the child might suffer injuries in case of an impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
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: Unknown
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