Product Recall: Portwest Peakview Helmet (2309-0152)

Product Recall for Portwest Peakview Helmet presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Portwest Peakview Helmet

Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as 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.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Safety Helmet
Brand Portwest
Barcodes 5036108275588 (PV64), 5036108275502 (PV60), 5036108266364 (PV50)
Further product identifiers The issue is limited to 3 styles, with the following LOT numbers: SS0522AUK, SS0522APL, SS0323AUK. Lot numbers can be found on the outer carton and polybag packaging. If packing has been removed, users should check the inner helmet shell, those engraved with the following dates should be returned to Portwest: 03/22, 10/22, 03/23.
Country of Origin Australia
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.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

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.

Corrective action

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2309-0152

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 13 October 2023