Giro Merit spherical bicycle helmet — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The straps may become detached from the helmet when pulled, even with relatively little force.This can lead to a risk of injury in the event of a fall. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (17/03/2023)
- Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (17/03/2023)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (17/03/2023)
Product description
Polycarbonate cycle helmet for adults. Various colours and sizes (S: 51-55 cm; M: 55-59 cm; L: 59-63 cm)
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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