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Motorcycle helmet Silence “MKT-99211-00” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01453/20
Summary
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user may suffer head injuries in the event of an impact. Furthermore, the product does not have instructions in national language for safe use of the device. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation ECE 22-05.
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Product
Motorcycle helmet — Silence
- Brand
- Silence
- Name / model
- MKT-99211-00 · Type-approval number: E13 05 10297/J
- Batch number(s)
- Batch nr. 5387
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Motorcycle helmet. Suitable for drivers and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds.
What is the risk?
- The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user may suffer head injuries in the event of an impact. Furthermore, the product does not have instructions in national language for safe use of the device. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation ECE 22-05.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/04/2020
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