EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Protective equipment
Riding helmet GPA “Casque d'équitation” — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00099/23
Summary
The helmet can easily break, resulting in sharp edges which can cause cuts to the user's head. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Riding helmet — GPA
- Brand
- GPA
- Name / model
- Casque d'équitation · First Lady, First Lady 2X, First lady concept, Little Lady
- Batch number(s)
- 20xx21xx22xx
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Riding helmet with wide peak and ABS shell, PU strap with dual lock buckle. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The helmet can easily break, resulting in sharp edges which can cause cuts to the user's head. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/03/2023
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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