Bicycle helmet Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Bicycle helmet

Brand: Happy People

Country: Estonia

Hazards: Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01712/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Bicycle helmet
Brand Happy People
Country Estonia
Case Number SR/01712/26
Hazard Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record: Reclia Database
Case Number: SR/01712/26
Date of Entry: 26/04/2026

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves a bicycle helmet sold under the brand “Happy People.” The product was notified by the consumer safety authority of Estonia. The recall was initiated due to non-compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and the European standard EN 1087. The specific risk identified is “Injuries.” The measure taken to address the risk was the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, effective 26/04/2026.

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

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a risk of injuries due to the following identified dangers:
– Insufficient Impact Absorption: The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient.
– Inadequate Retention System: The strength and the effectiveness of the retention system are inadequate.
– Consequence: In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.
– Regulatory Status: The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1087.
– Risk Level: Serious risk.

4. Consumer Action Required
The official measure taken was the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The recall notice does not specify a direct instruction for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as to stop using it or return it to a store. Consumers should be aware that the product has been identified as non-compliant and poses a serious risk of injury. Further action may be required by the consumer, but specific instructions are not provided in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is listed as “Other.” The category of measure is the removal of the product listing. No specific remedy for consumers who already own the product (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01712/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099098
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures: Images of the product are available via the Safety Gate portal at the following links:
– 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

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Bicycle helmet?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01712/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Bicycle helmet?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Bicycle helmet?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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