Bicycle helmet Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a bicycle helmet sold under the brand Happy People. The recall was notified by Estonia under case number SR/01712/26. The product is a red bicycle helmet intended for children, size XS, identified by model number YJ-5016. The helmet was manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. The recall action involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace where it was sold, effective from 26 April 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Bicycle helmet
– Brand: Happy People
– Name: Sports Helmet
– Model/Type Number: YJ-5016
– Description: Red bicycle helmet, intended for children, size XS
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Estonia
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazards associated with the product:
– The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient.
– 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.

The risk type is classified as “Injuries,” and the overall risk level is designated as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure taken is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the official Safety Gate alert for further details. The notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding returning the product or contacting the seller directly. Consumers are advised to stop using the helmet immediately due to the identified safety deficiencies.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is listed as “Other.” The category of measure is “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.” The date of entry into force for this measure is 26 April 2026. No information is provided in the recall notice regarding a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers who have already purchased the product.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Case Number: SR/01712/26
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099098
– Notifying Country: Estonia
– Brand: Happy People
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011160
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011161
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011162

No additional contact information (such as a consumer hotline, email address, or physical address) is provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further assistance should refer to the official Safety Gate alert page or contact the relevant consumer protection authority in their country.

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