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Skills skate helmet — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesNov 21, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because the shock absorbing capacity is not sufficient. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1078.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

The helmet is available in blue or red. Packed in a black cardboard box with pictures of children riding scooters and a photo of the helmet. The word “Skills” is printed on the box along with an adhesive label with warnings in Swedish.

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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