New Horse Riding Helmet 100 Fouganza Recall

Source: Health Canada · Canada

Areazine synthesizes this Health Canada recall directly from Health Canada's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.

Health Canada recalls 537 New Horse Riding Helmet 100 Fouganza units sold in Canada due to a strap that can slide and affect helmet fit.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.

Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, health-canada, sports-equipment.

What Happened

The strap passing in front of the ear on the New Horse Riding Helmet 100 Fouganza can slide backwards, which could affect the optimal fit of the helmet on the head and create a hazard for the user.

Which Products Are Affected

This recall involves the New Horse Riding Helmet 100 Fouganza, designed to totally or partially absorb shocks for the user in the event of a fall or impact to the head. A total of 537 units were sold in Canada from October 2025 to June 2026. The products were manufactured in China and imported by Décathlon Canada inc of Montréal, Québec.

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to obtain a credit. For more information, contact Décathlon by telephone at 1-844-533-3322 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday), by email at onlineservice@decathlon.ca, or visit the company website.

Why This Matters

The recall addresses a potential injury hazard from improper helmet fit during use.

Source

Health Canada

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

All Product & Food Recalls →

Nationwide notices with similar length or severity timing 8

Two Areazine-derived peer sets for this Health Canada recall: nearest notices by body length and by same severity near the same agency date. Peers come from other categories so they are not the same-feed Related list above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Health Canada recalls 537 New Horse Riding Helmet 100 Fouganza units sold in Canada due to a strap that can slide and affect helmet fit.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product & Food Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product & Food Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/ca/recalls/ for the latest updates from Health Canada and other agencies.