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Protection for roller skating. PROTECTIVE GEAR “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0014/14
Summary
null The shock resistance of the elbow pads is not sufficient. The elbow pads consequently do not provide the expected protection.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14120.
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Product
Protection for roller skating. — PROTECTIVE GEAR
- Brand
- PROTECTIVE GEAR
- Name / model
- Unknown · H501
- Batch number(s)
- 4750848088901
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective set for roller skating. Consists of knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards in black colour. Packed in mesh bag with label with brand.
What is the risk?
- null The shock resistance of the elbow pads is not sufficient. The elbow pads consequently do not provide the expected protection.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14120.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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