Unknown · Helmet for mountaineers

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 The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 12492.

Published: 18 January 2019
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 12/12/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0074/19
Model: STK0154016999

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Climbing helmet for mountaineers. The product was sold online (in particular on eBay).