The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20771·Announced 2020-08-27

Morpher Flat-Folding Bicycle Helmets Recalled for Head Injury Risk

CPSC warns consumers to stop using and dispose of Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets because they do not meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.

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 (head injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Morpher are warning consumers to stop using and dispose of Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets. The recall involves approximately 8,500 units sold in one size, fitting head circumferences from 52 cm to 58 cm (20.5 to 22.8 inches). The helmets were sold with a storage bag in solid or dotted colors including black, gray, red, silver, white, and yellow. The Morpher name and logo appear on both sides of the helmet, and the logo appears on the back.

The helmets are being recalled because they do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported in connection with the use of these helmets. The products were manufactured by Strategic Sports Limited of Hong Kong and distributed by Folding Helmet Limited, dba Morpher, of the United Kingdom.

The helmets were sold online at Amazon.com, CyclingSafetyGear.com, and MorpherHelmet.com from April 2017 through November 2019 for about $150. 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. For more information, consumers can contact CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets
Manufacturer
Strategic Sports Limited, of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
8,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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