Bicycle helmet Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall has been initiated for a specific bicycle helmet sold within the European Union. The recall was notified by Germany under case number SR/01432/26 and is based on data published in the EU Safety Gate system. The product is classified as a hobby/sports equipment item and is described as a foldable bicycle helmet designed to save space. The product was sold online, in particular via the Fruugo marketplace under product identifier 465260904-978036520. The recall action involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, effective from 29 April 2026.

2. Affected Products
The affected product is a bicycle helmet. The brand is not specified in the recall notice. The model name or type/number of model is not specified in the recall notice. The batch number is not specified in the recall notice. The barcode is 6031630495595. The country of origin is the People’s Republic of China. The production dates are not specified in the recall notice. The product was sold to consumers in Germany and via online channels, specifically through Fruugo.

3. Hazard Information
The danger associated with this product is explicitly stated in the recall notice: “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. The risk type is classified as “Injuries” and the level of risk is stated as “Serious risk” in the source data. No other hazards or specific injury incidents are described in the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the type of economic operator taking the notified measure is a retailer. The category of measure is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The date of entry into force for this measure is 29 April 2026. The recall notice does not provide explicit instructions for consumers regarding what they should do with the product they already own, such as whether to stop using it, return it, or contact the seller. Consumers who purchased this helmet are advised to check the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or additional instructions. If information is not in the source, write “Not specified in the recall notice.” In this case, specific consumer action steps beyond the marketplace removal are not specified in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy described in the recall notice is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. No information is provided in the source data regarding a refund, replacement, repair, or any other financial or product remedy for consumers who have already purchased the helmet. The recall notice does not state that a refund or replacement is being offered. If information is not in the source, write “Not specified in the recall notice.” The remedy is limited to the removal of the online listing to prevent further sales.

6. Contact Information
The notifying country is Germany. The product was sold online via Fruugo (product identifier: 465260904-978036520). No specific contact telephone number, email address, or physical address for the retailer, manufacturer, or importer is provided in the recall notice. The official EU Safety Gate alert can be accessed via the reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098886. If information is not in the source, write “Not specified in the recall notice.” No company recall code is specified in the recall notice.

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