EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Knee protector COTOP “Knee/Elbow protective pads” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01973/25
Summary
The shock-absorbing capacity of the kneepads is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1621-2.
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Product
Knee protector — COTOP
- Brand
- COTOP
- Name / model
- Knee/Elbow protective pads · CO105
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Motorbike and mountain bike kneepads, advertised as suitable for all-terrain motorbikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards and skating. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09Y57FD4K).
What is the risk?
- The shock-absorbing capacity of the kneepads is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1621-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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