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Portwest Peakview Helmet — injuries risk

UK OPSSLow riskInjuriesOct 11, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Portwest Peakview Helmet — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Portwest Peakview Helmet — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

When the helmets are exposed to conditions equal to or colder than -10 degrees Celsius or immersed in a water bath for longer than 4 hours, the helmets are at risk of notwithstanding the impact at the level accepted under standard EN 397 Standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see the safety notice on the Portwest website: https://www.portwest.com/news/safetyNotice

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

The Peak View Ratchet Helmet is a translucent shell with see through peak and sides allow the wearer to look upwards without the need to tilt the head. It includes a 6-point textile harness. It is available in colours blue, black, yellow and red.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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