Ice-hockey helmet
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0009/16 |
| Brand | 1) Toronto, 2) Pro-Star, 3) Ina International Hespeler |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1) Toronto URS-3062) Pro-Star 7SS-7000 and 7SS-70073) Ina International Hespeler 7SS-7000 and 7SS-7007 |
| Published | 15 January 2016 |
Risk Description
null The helmet does not provide proper protection due to insufficient shock absorbing capacity. Moreover, the buckle can be released too easily. This could lead to head injuries in case of impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant standard EN 10256.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Ice-hockey helmet with a face-protector, sold under different brands