EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Protective helmet Anova “Casco de seguridad” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01686/22
Summary
The helmet cannot be adjusted without the use of tools and it does not provide sufficient protection from mechanical shocks. The chin strap does not provide sufficient protection because it detaches when subjected to a force which is lower than required. A user may suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 397.
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Product
Protective helmet — Anova
- Brand
- Anova
- Name / model
- Casco de seguridad · 99-126
- Barcode
- 8435358218401
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective helmet provided with a screen and a headset. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The helmet cannot be adjusted without the use of tools and it does not provide sufficient protection from mechanical shocks. The chin strap does not provide sufficient protection because it detaches when subjected to a force which is lower than required. A user may suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 397.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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