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Rockrider MTB ST 500; MTB EXPL 500 Bicycle helmet — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-09-27

Hazard: Injuries

Rockrider bicycle helmet due to injury risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-09-27
Model identifiers	8555838, 8615651, 8843310, 8843312
Category	Protective equipment
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	A plastic component at the back of the helmet that holds the chinstrap can break. If this occurs, the helmet may not remain securely in place during an impact or fall, increasing the risk of head injury.
Non-compliance	Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	A11/00119/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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