CPSCJanuary 8, 2025

Multi-Purpose Children's Helmets recall: Head Injury

Multi-Purpose Children's Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Regulations for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com; Imported by Wemfg

Why was Multi-Purpose Children's Helmets recalled?

The helmets do not comply with the positional stability, impact labeling and certification requirements in violation of the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Wemfg for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, take a photo of the detached straps, and send it with their Amazon order number to the recalling firm by email at [email protected]. After submitting proof of destruction, consumers should dispose of the recalled helmet. Wemfg and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: Wemfg via email at [email protected], or online at the Wemfg Storefront page on Amazon.com, or Amazon.com Seller Profile: Wemfg for more information.

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
Wemfg Children's Multi-Purpose Bike Helmets
Company
Shenzhenshimofanggekejiyouxiangongsi, of China
Quantity
About 6,500
Sold at
Amazon.com from April 2024 through July 2024 for between $26 and $32.
Recall date
January 8, 2025
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Wemfg's children's multi-purpose bike helmets. The helmets were sold in size small (S), fitting a head circumference of about 19-1/2 to 21-1/4 inches; and in the following multiple color combinations: blue/pink, green/blue, green/blue/purple, pink/blue/green, pink/purple/pink, pink/yellow/green, purple/pink/blue and purple/pink/yellow. All helmets have black padding, black straps and a black and red buckle. The helmets have a black and red plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting. The model "MD-710-S" is printed on a white label on the inside of the helmet.

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