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Motorcycle helmet Qtech/Jix — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0866/17
Summary
null The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users might suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the UNECE Regulation No. 22.
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Product
Motorcycle helmet — Qtech/Jix
- Brand
- Qtech/Jix
- Name / model
- A113 - Type Approval E9-05.1793
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Modular flip up motorcycle helmet with double visor, in colours white/black; black/silver; and yellow/black.
What is the risk?
- null The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users might suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the UNECE Regulation No. 22.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/05/2017
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