Bicycle helmet Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01900/26, was issued by Germany on 18 June 2026. The product is a foldable bicycle helmet sold under the brand WildSide. The notifying country is Germany, and the country of origin is the People’s Republic of China. The recall was initiated due to a non-compliance finding related to the product’s design and its failure to meet required safety standards. The measure taken is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Bicycle helmet (foldable design)
– Brand: WildSide
– Model/Type Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 12000044562660558
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Category: Protective equipment
– Type: Consumer product

3. Hazard Information
The danger associated with this product is injuries. Specifically, because of the design of the folding mechanism, the ventilation openings are too wide. In the event of an impact, the helmet may not provide sufficient protection to the head, and users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078. The risk level is classified as serious.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions such as returning the product, contacting the manufacturer, or ceasing use. The only measure specified is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. Consumers who have purchased this product should consult the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or further instructions. The reference for the alert is: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099410

5. Official Remedy
The official measure taken is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The date of entry into force for this measure is 18 June 2026. No information is provided regarding a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers who have already purchased the product.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Germany
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099410
– Case Number: SR/01900/26
– Pictures of the product are available at the following links:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013219
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013220
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013221
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013222
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013223
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013224
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013225
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013226
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11013227

Additional Information:
– Brand: WildSide
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Type of Economic Operator Taking Notified Measure: Other
– Category of Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
– Date of Entry into Force: 18/06/2026
– Risk Level: Serious risk

Note: No contact details for the manufacturer, distributor, or online marketplace are provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further assistance should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page for potential updates.

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