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🧸 Product FI February 16, 2024

USG Comfort Training — Equestrian helmet

Black equestrian helmet with logo on the front. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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USG Comfort Training — Equestrian helmet
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.
Origin
Taiwan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 4250693628104
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 893 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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 a riding helmet made by USG. It is meant to protect your head while horseback riding.

What's happening? The helmet may not protect your head well enough if you fall. It could break or not absorb the shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this helmet in Finland, you could be at risk of head injury.

What should I do? Stop using the helmet right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safer helmet.

🤖 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)
USG Comfort Training
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. · Origin: Taiwan

First published
February 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011886

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
USG Comfort Training — Equestrian helmet. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. · Origin: Taiwan
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
▸ 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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