Helmet for mountaineers
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0075/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | STK016600715 |
| Published | 18 January 2019 |
Risk Description
The helmet is insufficiently resistant to penetration. Impacting rocks may penetrate the helmet, possibly causing serious head injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 12/12/2018
Product Description
Climbing helmet for mountaineers. The product was sold online (in particular on eBay).