Alpine ski helmet
Injuries Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1134/08 |
| Brand | R.E.D. |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | model: TRACE 05, article: R70706074/ |
| Published | 10 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to its insufficient shock absorbing capacity, sharp pieces of plastic may come loose from the helmet and result in concussion. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1077.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the retailer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The helmet is black with the following information on the inside: “meets ASTM F2040-00 and EN 1077, mod. TRACE 0.5, size, weight 489 g., location of manufacture China”, CE mark and warnings. The packaging is a red box with a label marked: "TRACE 0.5 Youth M, black./noir."