CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Target-Announce-Recall-of-Back-Trails-Jr-Bicycle-Helmets |
| Title | CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/16a6a44eb1db4488a22ab03e710b7b87.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bce494ffc7244f6fb4531b09ca6b37b0.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dbbdee39d17d4fd2b460aa99310b545a.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6706d5223a5b436ba5c35ee5a0bf6253.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0bf8924702724ef8a984198e4c89f24b.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6f956ee198374e0ba805c6c3931a0113.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/71bec23881f84472b8f1bb39c4d3c3a6.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Helmets |
| Hazards › Name | Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Type | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1995 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 494,000 |
| Recall I D | 3000 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2005, for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2005-08-31T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Dynacraft BSC Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05252 |
| Manufacturers › Name | UNA International Limited, of China |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |