Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Italy
Published 10 Feb 2026
SR/00490/26
Bottari bicycle helmet banned from sale over injury risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Bottari bicycle helmet) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Bicycle helmet, available in different colours and sizes.
- Brand
- Bottari
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 79208N KID, 79209
- Made in
- Italy
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The retention system of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1078.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Italy
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00490/26
View official notice ↗
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