Bicycle helmet Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning a bicycle helmet product. The case number is SR/01712/26, and the notification was submitted by Estonia. The product is a “Sports Helmet” marketed under the brand “Happy People.” The recall is classified as a serious risk due to non-compliance with safety regulations. The product is intended for use as protective equipment.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: 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.
– Pictures: Three images are available on the Safety Gate portal (URLs provided in the source data).

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly stated in the recall notice:
– 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.

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 26/04/2026. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice for specific instructions. The notice does not provide a direct consumer recall URL or instructions for returning the product to a physical store. Consumers are advised to check the Safety Gate portal for the most current information regarding the recall.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly mentioned in the source data for individual consumers. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is listed as “Other.”

6. Contact Information
– Recall Case Number: SR/01712/26
– Safety Gate Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099098
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying Country Authority: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer/Importer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes from Source Data:
– The product is classified as a “Consumer” type product.
– The risk level is listed as “Serious risk.”
– The category is “Protective equipment.”
– The measure taken is categorized as “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.”
– No batch number, barcode, production dates, or company recall code are provided in the source data.

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