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Consumer safety has always been our focus, and in the recent live broadcast of the "3·15" party, we exposed a series of consumer problems related to electric bicycle helmets. These problems have attracted widespread attention and heated discussions, especially when it comes to some electric bicycle helmet manufacturers cutting corners. Netizens began to check their helmets, worried about whether they were in line with the regulations, which was a really worrying situation.
Electric bike helmets have always been known as the "safety guard" of electric vehicle drivers, and in an emergency, it can save the lives of drivers. Therefore, local traffic police departments have been vigorously promoting the importance of "one helmet, one belt", which aims to ensure the safety of electric vehicle occupants.
Statistics show that about 80% of fatalities among motorcycles and e-bikes are caused by head injury. In addition, in automobile accidents, there are many casualties caused by being thrown out of the car because they are not wearing seat belts. Studies have shown that proper wearing of safety helmets and the standardized use of seat belts can reduce the risk of traffic fatalities by 60 to 70 percent.
However, when electric bicycle helmet manufacturers cut corners, the quality of the helmet will be affected, which is like wearing a blade on the head, which can easily cause head injuries to the driver and passengers. A number of cases were exposed, most notably a vehicle scraping accident in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province. Although the collision was not violent, the cyclist's safety helmet was severely damaged, the plastic shell disintegrated, and debris pierced the cyclist's eye. The frequent occurrence of these cases of unqualified helmets for electric bicycles makes us deeply realize that having a reliable helmet is essential for the safety of electric vehicle passengers.
At the "3·15" party, our staff selected the hot-selling helmet samples on the market for five rigorous tests, and the results were shocking:
The first is the crash energy absorption performance test, a total of 6 helmets failed to meet the requirements of the new national standard. In the test, we put the helmet on the headform and then released it from a height of 1.6 meters. As a result, the red helmet cracked, forming a hole of more than 20 cm. This test simulates a driver's or occupant's head colliding with the ground when they fall. In order to reduce costs, some manufacturers use inferior materials such as recycled materials and scrap for production, resulting in insufficient hardness and easy cracking of helmets.
The second test was the penetration resistance test, and the results showed that 8 helmets failed to meet the requirements of the new national standard. During the test, we pulled the rebar head to a height of 1 meter and then released. Some helmets were directly shattered, and some were even split in half. The test simulated the helmet's ability to protect the wearer's head when it encountered a sharp object, and the results were surprising.
The third test focused on the stability of fixtures, specifically the wearing devices of e-bike helmets. After testing, a total of 7 helmets failed to meet the requirements of the new national standard. This test simulates whether the helmet can continue to be fixed to the wearer's head in the event of an accident, maintaining continuous protection.
The fourth test is about the strength performance of the wearing device. In this test, we found that 9 helmets failed to meet the requirements of the new national standard. The test simulates whether the helmet can be strongly attached to the wearer's head in the event of an accident to ensure maximum safety.
The final test concerns the abrasion resistance of the goggles. After testing, a total of 16 helmets failed to meet the requirements of the new national standard. We tested some of the lenses from the helmet and showed that after wear, the light transmission of the lenses was greatly reduced and the imaging effect was significantly reduced.
These test results have raised concerns about the quality of e-bike helmets. We call on the relevant authorities to take stricter regulatory measures to ensure that helmets sold on the market meet national standards and provide more safety for consumers. Only by ensuring that the quality of the helmet is qualified can we better protect the life safety of the passengers of electric vehicles. Therefore, whether you buy or use, you must be extra careful to ensure your own safety, because a qualified helmet is a strong guardian on your way.
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