Back on Track Lynx equestrian helmet — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The strap of helmet may tear off preventing the helmet from staying on the head. In the event of an impact, this could lead to head injuries. Moreover, the shock absorption capacity is not high enough to protect against head injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1384.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (01/12/2023)
- The manufacturer has changed the thickness of the strap in 2020 — Manufacturer (01/12/2020)
Product description
Black equestrian helmet with the logo on the front. Size S. Product sold online.
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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