EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Ski helmet BRENDA — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0858/18
Summary
The resistance of the helmet to penetration by sharp objects is inadequate. In the event of a fall, the user could suffer injuries to the head.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1077.
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Product
Ski helmet — BRENDA
- Brand
- BRENDA
- Name / model
- S2-10; size: L/XL (58-62)
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Ski helmet packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The resistance of the helmet to penetration by sharp objects is inadequate. In the event of a fall, the user could suffer injuries to the head.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1077.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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