After seeing a really rough looking cycle helmet on one of the buy and sell groups I thought it would be a good idea to share RoSPA recommendation for buying 2nd hand helmets. RoSPAs guide to buying second-hand goods Second-hand goods have become increasingly popular from charity shops, car boot sales, pawn stores and auction websites – but buying a product second-hand is never as safe as buying something new. RoSPA has compiled important safety advice and risks to consider so consumers can protect themselves as much as possible when buying used products. Helmets and other protective headgear Never buy these items second-hand unless you are assured of their history because they are “one hit” products – something that must not be used again if involved in an incident. This is because involvement in an accident or simply dropping the item can affect the internal structure, even if any damage is not visible on the exterior. If it is not structurally sound, then it will not protect you or your child. When you buy a cycling helmet or riding helmet, in most cases, you cannot know for sure if it has been damaged. But that vital information could make the difference between life and death. Solution – Be extremely careful about buying these items second-hand. If you are getting a second-hand helmet from a relative or friend that you know well, and know the full history of the product and that it has not been subject to damage, then that is very different from buying it at a car boot sale where the seller may not be as honest about its history. Our advice is to never buy one of these items if it has been involved in some kind of accident already.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 09:55:11 +0000
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