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R.E.D. alpine ski helmet — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesOct 10, 2008

Hazard

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

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the retailer — Other

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."

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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