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Horse Pro helmet for equestrian activities — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 30, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk and can cause skin irritation due to the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF). The dimethylfumarate contained in a sachet may be allergenic depending on the speed of release or the quantity released from the sachet, The content in the sachet were analysed and found to contain > 80% dimethyl fumarate.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

Black helmet with a silver stripe on the front. The helmet is for equestrian activities and is made of microfiber. The cardboard box is marked with Horse Pro and CE EN 1384. There is a sachet in the helmet with the text: Silica gel “Do not eat” Throw away Desiccant.

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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