Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 2, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com; Sold by Ouwoer Direct (Recall Alert)

Recall number

23730

Brand / firm

Huizhou Lanova Outdoor Product Company, of China

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com from March 2022 through November 2022 for about $30.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves Ouwoer Kids Bike Helmets with production date 202201. The helmets are red with black straps and a black buckle. The production date 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 Ouwoer Direct for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, then email a photo of the helmet with the straps cut off to Ouwoer@hotmail.com as proof of destruction. Consumers should dispose of the recalled helmets after submitting proof of destruction. Ouwoer Direct is contacting all purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.