EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Bicycle helmet Happy People “Sports Helmet” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01712/26
Summary
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. Moreover, the strength and the effectiveness of the retention system are inadequate. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1087.
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Product
Bicycle helmet — Happy People
- Brand
- Happy People
- Name / model
- Sports Helmet · YJ-5016
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Red bicycle helmet, intended for children, size: XS.
- Sold online: Other(kaup24.ee, pigu.lt , 220.lv ) /
What is the risk?
- The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. Moreover, the strength and the effectiveness of the retention system are inadequate. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1087.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 26/04/2026
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