Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Malta
Published 19 Aug 2026
SR/02329/26
FORCE bicycle helmet withdrawn from the market over injury risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (FORCE 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.
- Brand
- FORCE
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The strength and the effectiveness of the helmet are inadequate. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Malta
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02329/26
View official notice ↗
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