Target is recalling 494,000 Back Trail Jr. bicycle helmets for toddlers, youth and children. The helmets pictured at left are just 2 of 14 styles in the recall. Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission press release for pictures of helmets in question.
The helmets do not meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) safety standards for bicycle helmets and pose a risk of riders suffering head injuries. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC.
The helmets were sold under the Back Trail Jr. brand at Target stores nationwide between April 2004 and July 2005 for about $13.
The CPSC says consumers should take the helmets away from children immediately. They can be returned to Target stores for gift cards in the amount of a full refund. For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680.
The helmets were manufactured in China by UNA International Limited and distributed by Dynacraft BSC Inc. of San Rafael, California.
The full description from the CPSC:
“The recall includes Target’s “Back Trails Jr.” brand toddler, youth and child bicycle helmets sold in various colors. They were manufactured after January 1, 2004. Helmet model numbers: 89888 or 88003 (toddler), 89951 or 88001 (girl’s 8-vent youth), 89952 or 88002 (boy’s 8-vent youth), or 89917 (14-vent child’s) appear on a white label inside the helmets, along with date of manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) and the words “Made in China.” Target product identification numbers: 082-01-0520 (toddler), 082-01-0149 (girl’s 8-vent youth), 082-01-0189 (boy’s 8-vent youth), and 082-01-0334 (14-vent child’s) and the brand name “back trails jr.,” appear on the product packaging.”
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