"Unsafe" Motorcycle helmets

Cheshire East Council has identified three models of motorcycle helmet it believes to be unsafe to use.

The products do not comply with UNECE Regulation 22. People are urged to cease using the products immediately and contact the supplier.

The Affected Helmets are:

Qtech/Jix Open Face Crash Helmet

Model OP02, also known as Q102. All of the affected helmets are known to be labelled on the chin strap with E9-05.1769 and E9-05.1952.

This helmet has been recalled by the importer. Anyone who has one of these helmets is advised to STOP USING THE HELMET IMMEDIATELY and contact the supplier for further information.

Qtech/Jix Full Face Motorcycle Helmet

Twin/Sun Visor Model A5005, also known as Q5005. All affected helmets are known to be labelled on the chin strap with E9-05.1679

This helmet has been recalled by the importer. Anyone who has one of these helmets is advised to STOP USING THE HELMET IMMEDIATELY and contact the supplier for further information

Qtech/Jix Flip up Motorcycle Helmet

with Double Visor Model A113 also known as Q113, All affected helmets are known to be marked on the chin strap with E9-05.1793

This helmet is subject to a recall notice which has been issued by Cheshire East Council to the importer. Anyone who has one of these helmets is advised to STOP USING THE HELMET IMMEDIATELY and contact the supplier for further information.

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