Bicycle helmet Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01712/26, was issued by the notifying country of Estonia and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall concerns a bicycle helmet sold under the brand “Happy People,” identified as a “Sports Helmet.” The product is classified as protective equipment and is intended for consumer use. The recall action involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, effective from 26 April 2026. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Bicycle helmet
– Brand: Happy People
– Name: Sports Helmet
– Type/Model 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.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Estonia

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Injuries.” The specific danger is described as follows: “The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. Moreover, the strength and the effectiveness of the retention system are inadequate. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.” The product is stated to not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1087. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure taken is the “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.” The date of entry into force for this measure is 26 April 2026. The notice does not provide explicit instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product. Consumers are advised to check the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or additional instructions. No specific consumer action, such as returning the product or contacting the manufacturer, is detailed in the source data.

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.” No information regarding a refund, replacement, or repair is provided in the recall notice. No company recall code is specified.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099098
– Case Number: SR/01712/26
– Notifying Country: Estonia
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product are 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

Additional Notes:
– The recall notice does not specify a batch number, barcode, production dates, or a company recall code.
– No direct consumer contact information (e.g., phone number, email, or physical address) for the manufacturer or distributor is provided in the source data.
– Consumers seeking further information should refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page linked above.

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