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🧸 Product AT July 7, 2023

Vihir — BMX Helm Wakeboard Helm Skaterhelm Fahrradhelm Herren Damen Jungs & Kinderhelm Wassersport...

Helmet made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene for various sporting activities (BMX, Wakeboard, Skate, Cycling, Water sports); size L. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Vihir — BMX Helm Wakeboard Helm Skaterhelm Fahrradhelm Herren Damen Jungs & Kinderhelm Wassersport...
📷 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
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1166 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
121 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 15, 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 helmet made by Vihir for biking, skating, wakeboarding, and other sports. It is meant to protect your head.

What's happening? The helmet may not absorb impact well. If you hit your head, it might not protect you enough. This could cause injuries.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this helmet could be at risk. It is sold in Austria.

What should I do? Stop using the helmet right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing 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)
Vihir
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: People's Republic of China

First published
July 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009488

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?
Vihir — BMX Helm Wakeboard Helm Skaterhelm Fahrradhelm Herren Damen Jungs & Kinderhelm Wassersport.... 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: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 7, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ 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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