EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Bicycle helmet — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01432/26
Summary
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Bicycle helmet
- Barcode
- 6031630495595
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Foldable bicycle helmet designed to save space. Product sold online, in particular via Fruugo (product identifier: 465260904-978036520).
What is the risk?
- The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 29/04/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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