The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05252·Announced 2005-08-31

Target Recalls Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets for Safety Standard Failures

Target is recalling about 494,000 Back Trails Jr. bicycle helmets because they do not meet CPSC safety standards, posing a risk of head injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bicycle helmets) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Target is recalling approximately 494,000 units of its "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth, and child bicycle helmets. The helmets were manufactured by UNA International Limited in China and sold in various colors. The recall includes helmets with model numbers 89888, 88003, 89951, 88001, 89952, 88002, or 89917, which appear on a white label inside the helmet along with the words "Made in China."

The recall was issued because some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets. This non-compliance poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The helmets were sold at Target stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $13. 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. For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.

The recalled product

Product
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Manufacturer
UNA International Limited, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
494,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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