CPSC and Morpher Warn Consumers to Stop Using and recall
CPSC and Morpher Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall (Recall Alert)
Why was CPSC and Morpher Warn Consumers to Stop Using and recalled?
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Morpher is no longer in business and is unable to conduct the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and dispose of them to prevent further usage. Amazon and Morpher are contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets
- Company
- Strategic Sports Limited, of Hong Kong, Folding Helmet Limited, dba Morpher, of United Kingdom
- Quantity
- About 8,500
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com, CyclingSafetyGear.com and MorpherHelmet.com from April 2017 through November 2019 for about $150.
- Recall date
- August 27, 2020
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets. They were sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 52 cm to 58 cm (20.5 to 22.8 inches). The helmets were sold with a storage bag and in the following solid or dotted colors: Gloss or matte black, gray, red, silver, white and yellow. The Morpher name and logo appear on both sides of the helmet. The Morpher logo appears on the back of the helmet.