EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Helmet proFEX “Protective helmet for cyclists” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00601/22
Summary
The helmet can easily break during an impact, thus not sufficiently protecting the user from injuries to the head. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
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Product
Helmet — proFEX
- Brand
- proFEX
- Name / model
- Protective helmet for cyclists · FS-114I
- Barcode
- 5903346916644
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Helmet for cyclists. Size 52-58 cm, 249-253 g.
What is the risk?
- The helmet can easily break during an impact, thus not sufficiently protecting the user from injuries to the head. 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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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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