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🧸 Product FR HR IE PL SI SK May 16, 2025

QUECHUA — SH500 Mountain

Black snowshoes, size L. All batches are concerned.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
QUECHUA — SH500 Mountain
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Injuries
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
During use, screws can quickly unscrew, which can block progress on snow-covered ground and cause injury.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 3608439231469
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 376 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a mountain bike pedal called the QUECHUA SH500. The screws on the pedal can come loose while you ride.

What's happening? The screws might unscrew too much during use. This can make the pedal get stuck and cause you to fall or get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this QUECHUA SH500 pedal in France, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, Slovenia, or Slovakia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the pedal and take it to a store or repair shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any pain after a fall.

🤖 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
QUECHUA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: During use, screws can quickly unscrew, which can block progress on snow-covered ground and cause injury. · Origin: Poland

First published
May 16, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093978

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
QUECHUA — SH500 Mountain. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: During use, screws can quickly unscrew, which can block progress on snow-covered ground and cause injury. · Origin: Poland
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 16, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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