United States
ProRider bicycle helmets — including Economy, Bike Helmet with turn ring, Bike Helmet Black Foam, BMX Helmet and Toddler Bike Helmet in blue, green, red, black, and purple — are affected; the model number, manufacture date (MM/YYYY) and serial number are on a label inside the helmet. They were recalled because they violate the mandatory bicycle helmet standard (impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification) and can fail to protect in a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Stop using the helmets and contact ProRider for a full refund; destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and send a photo to org@prorider.com to obtain a refund.
What's being recalled
This recall involves ProRider Economy, Bike Helmets with turn ring, Bike Helmets Black Foam, BMX Helmet and Toddler Bike Helmets. The helmets were sold in the following colors: blue, green, red, black, and purple. The model number, date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format, and serial number can be found on a label inside the helmet. Model Number Model Name Size(s) Manufacture Date Serial Number(s) BG-W/10BICYCLE Economy Bicycle Helmet S/M (Small/Medium) 12/2022 00158202 and 00158287 L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 44652 00094738 and 00094811 BG-14BICYCLE Bike Helmet with turn ring S/M (Small/Medium) 12/2022 00141944 and 00140406 L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 44835 00134699 and 00134652 BG-14BICYCLE Bike Helmet Black Foam L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 12/2022 145398 SPORT HELMET BMX Helmet XS (Xtra-Small) 09/2022 127689 BM-5TODDLER Toddler Bike Helmet XXS (Xtra-Xtra-Small) 09/2022 None
Manufactured in: China.
The hazard
The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Incidents and injuries: None reported
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact ProRider for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to org@prorider.com to obtain a refund.
Contact: ProRider at 800-642-3123 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at org@prorider.com, or online at www.prorider.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Where it was sold
Distributed by Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kiwanis Club, Foster Love nationwide, and sold online at ProRider.com from June 2022 through May 2023 for between $5 and $18.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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