Wemfg Children's Multi-Purpose Bike Helmets recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 8, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

25088

Sold / distributed

Amazon.com from April 2024 through July 2024 for between $26 and $32.

Why it was 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 was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.