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🧸 Product FR BG HR IE PL SI SK July 17, 2026

Fouganza — New Helmet

Riding helmet for adults and children. All models, all sizes and colours are affected.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Fouganza — New Helmet
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The strap in front of the ear may slide backwards, which could affect the stability and optimal hold of the helmet on the head during normal use. In case of an accident this may lead to injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 3608390605446 3608390605453 3608390605460 3608390638871 3608390638888 3608390638895
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 55 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 18, 2026 July 31, 2026

What is this? This is a new riding helmet sold under the brand Fouganza. It has a strap that sits in front of the ear.

What's happening? The strap can slide backward. This may make the helmet fit poorly. In a crash, this could cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this helmet, you may be at risk. This affects riders in France, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Ireland.

What should I do? Stop using the helmet and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Fouganza
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The strap in front of the ear may slide backwards, which could affect the stability and optimal hold of the helmet on the head during normal use. In case of an accident this may lead to injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099537

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Fouganza — New Helmet. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The strap in front of the ear may slide backwards, which could affect the stability and optimal hold of the helmet on the head during normal use. In case of an accident this may lead to injuries....
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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