Weekly overview reports of Rapid Alert System notifications, published free of charge in English on ec.europa.eu/consumers/rapid-alert-system, © European Union, 2005 – 2018
Weekly overview reports of Rapid Alert System notifications, published free of charge in English on ec.europa.eu/consumers/rapid-alert-system, © European Union, 2005 – 2018
Alert number: A12/01453/20
Name: MKT-99211-00
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: SILENCE
Type / number of model: Type-approval number: E13 05 10297/J
Counterfeit: UNKNOWN
Risk type: Injuries
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user may suffer head injuries in the event of an impact. Furthermore, the product does not have instructions in national language for safe use of the device. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation ECE 22-05.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description: Motorcycle helmet. Suitable for drivers and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds.
Packaging description: Cardboard box.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by: Luxembourg
Alert number: A12/00886/20
Name:
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: Scotland
Type / number of model: Art. 120009, Size L 600, Type-approval nr. E1 05 300489/J
Counterfeit: UNKNOWN
Risk type: Injuries
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation ECE 22-05.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description: Motorcycle helmet, available in different colours, with a visor. Suitable for drivers and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds. Size L 600mm
Packaging description: The product is sold in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by: Luxembourg
Alert number: A12/00884/20
Name: B110
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: BEST
Type / number of model: BEST B110112, Size L, Type-approval number: E1 05 300438/J
Counterfeit: UNKNOWN
Risk type: Injuries
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users might suffer head injuries. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation ECE 22-05.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description: Motorcycle helmet, in different available colours with a visor. Suitable for drivers and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds, size L 58cm.
Packaging description: The product is sold in cardboard box.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by: Luxembourg
Alert number: A12/00190/20
Name:
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: Ozone
Type / number of model: A951, Approval No.: E1-05300136/P
Risk type: Injuries
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, users may suffer head injuries In the event of an impact. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Regulation ECE 22-05.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market
Description: Motorcycle helmet with a visor. Suitable for drivers and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds. Technical parameters: weight 1,650g +/- 10%, size XL 61-62 cm, color black matt.
Packaging description: Cardboard box.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by: Slovakia
Alert number: A12/1497/19
Name: Climbers Safety Helmet
Batch number / Barcode: 8020647485802
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: La Sportiva
Type / number of model: Mulaz, Skyline
Risk type: Injuries
The helmet is insufficiently resistant to penetration.
Impacting rocks may penetrate the helmet, possibly causing serious head injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Manufacturer): Recall of the product from end users
Description: Black climbing helmet in a black and yellow cardboard box. The product was also sold online.
Country of origin: Italy
Alert submitted by: Belgium
Alert number: A12/1478/19
Name: Heroine Racer
Batch number / Barcode: The affected helmets were manufactured between 14 May 2017 and 10 December 2018.
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: Hedkase Limited
Type / number of model: Hedkase Heroine Racer
Risk type: Injuries
The ECE homologation number is not indelibly marked on the visor, indicating it may not have been constructed to the correct specification and is possibly unsafe.
There is a risk of serious eye injury if a rock or small object were to impact the visor at high speed.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description: Motorcycle helmet under Hedkase Limited recall code: RCOMP/2019/002.
Country of origin: China
Alert submitted by: United Kingdom
Alert number: A12/1477/19
Name: Epicurist
Batch number / Barcode: The affected helmets were manufactured between 26 October 2015 and 15 October 2018.
Type of alert: Serious
Category: Protective equipment
Brand: Hedkase Limited
Type / number of model: Hedkase Epicurist
Risk type: Injuries
The ECE homologation number is not indelibly marked on the visor, indicating it may not have been constructed to the specification and is possibly unsafe.
There is a serious risk of eye injury if a rock or small object were to impact the visor at high speed.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)
Description: Motorcycle helmet under Hedkase Limited recall code: RCOMP/2019/005.
Country of origin: China
Alert submitted by: United Kingdom
Alert number: A12/0075/19
Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Product: Helmet for mountaineers
Brand: Unknown
Name: Unknown
Type / number of model: STK016600715
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Injuries
The helmet is insufficiently resistant to penetration.
Impacting rocks may penetrate the helmet, possibly causing serious head injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Description: Climbing helmet for mountaineers. The product was sold online (in particular on eBay).
Country of origin: China
Alert submitted by: Germany
Risk level: Serious
Alert number: A12/0074/19
Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Product: Helmet for mountaineers
Brand: Unknown
Name: Unknown
Type / number of model: STK0154016999
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Injuries
The helmet is insufficiently resistant to penetration.
Impacting rocks may penetrate the helmet, possibly causing serious head injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Description: Climbing helmet for mountaineers. The product was sold online (in particular on eBay).
Country of origin: China
Alert submitted by: Germany
Risk level: Serious
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures