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Bicycle helmet – Frofile

Serious risk Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 10 Jul 2024In the weekly report of 12 Jul 2024 (week 28, 2024)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Bicycle helmet
Brand
Frofile
Brand as notified
FROFILE
Type / model
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A001)
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A002)
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A003)
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A008)
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A010)
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A012)
  • TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A6868)
(official alert record)
Type / model as notified
TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A001), TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A002) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A003) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A008) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A010) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A012) , TK01 / WMTK001 (CJYTK01-BlackA, A6868)
Description
Bicycle helmet. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08B7W9S1V). All batches are concerned.
Risk
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
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures · ordered on the distributor · from 24 Jun 2024
  • Recall of the product from end users · ordered on the distributor · from 24 Jun 2024
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · ordered on the distributor · from 24 Jun 2024
Online marketplace
Amazon
Notifying country
Luxembourg
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01830/24Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01830/24Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01830/24Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01830/24
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01830/24
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2024-28 (XML)
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