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CPSCRecalled Aug 31, 2005 · #05252

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets

Hazard

Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Type
Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Manufacturer
UNA International Limited, of China
Model numbers
89888, 88003, 89951, 88001, 89952, 88002, 89917, 0520
UPCs
Sold at
Target stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2005, for about $13.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice