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)
USCPSC 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)
Recalling Firm: Strategic Sports Limited, of Hong Kong
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/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 |
| Title | 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) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-124643PM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-124705PM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmet – folded |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-124715PM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmet – in storage bag |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,500 |
| Recall I D | 8886 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Amazon.com, CyclingSafetyGear.com and MorpherHelmet.com from April 2017 through November 2019 for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2020-08-27T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Folding Helmet Limited, dba Morpher, of United Kingdom |
| Recall Number | 20771 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Strategic Sports Limited, of Hong Kong |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Consumer Contact | CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |
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