Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
CPSC Recall #05-252 — August 30, 2005
Product
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Description
The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth and child bicycle helmets sold in various colors. They were manufactured after January 1, 2004. Helmet model numbers: 89888 or 88003 (toddler), 89951 or 88001 (girl's 8-vent youth), 89952 or 88002 (boy's 8-vent youth), or 89917 (14-vent child's) appear on a white label inside the helmets, along with date of manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) and the words "Made in China." Target product identification numbers: 082-01-0520 (toddler), 082-01-0149 (girl's 8-vent youth), 082-01-0189 (boy's 8-vent youth), and 082-01-0334 (14-vent child's) and the brand name "back trails jr.," appear on the product packaging.
Hazard
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
None Reported
Remedy
Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund.
Units Affected
About 494,000
Sold At
Target stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $13.
Manufacturer
UNA International Limited, of China
Importer
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.