Non compliant head protection

Alert number: A12/1497/19

Product:  Helmet for mountaineers

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The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.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

  

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