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FROFILE bicycle helmet — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJul 12, 2024
Photo from the official notice: FROFILE bicycle helmet — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FROFILE bicycle helmet — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FROFILE bicycle helmet — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: FROFILE bicycle helmet — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact.Moreover, due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (24/06/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (24/06/2024)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (24/06/2024)

Product description

Bicycle helmet. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08B7W9S1V). All batches are concerned.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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