ProRider bicycle helmets recalled for head injury risk — product photo from the CPSC
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ProRider bicycle helmets recalled for head injury risk

ProRider bicycle helmets do not meet mandatory U.S. safety standards for impact protection, positioning, and labeling. In a crash, these helmets may fail to protect your head, creating a serious risk of injury or death. The recall affects Economy, Bike Helmet with turn ring, Black Foam, BMX, and Toddler models sold from June 2022 through May 2023.

From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Stop using the helmet right away.
  2. Cut the straps, photograph the damaged helmet, and email the photo to org@prorider.com to receive a full refund.
  3. Check the label inside your helmet for the model number and serial number to confirm it is recalled.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
ProRider Bicycle Helmets
Sold at
Distributed by Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kiwanis Club, Foster Love nationwide, and sold online at ProRider.com from June 2022 through May 2023 for between $5 and $18.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Children (12 months and older)

Photos from the CPSC

Recalled Toddler Bike Helmet
Recalled Toddler Bike Helmet
Recalled BMX Helmet
Recalled BMX Helmet
Recalled Economy Bicycle Helmet
Recalled Economy Bicycle Helmet
Recalled Bike Helmet with Turn Ring
Recalled Bike Helmet with Turn Ring
Recalled Bike Helmet Black Foam
Recalled Bike Helmet Black Foam
Model, date of manufacture and serial number are shown on label inside the helmet
Model, date of manufacture and serial number are shown on label inside the helmet

Details

Units affected
About 9,546
Injuries reported
None reported
Illnesses reported
None reported
Fix
Refund
Manufactured in
China
Company contact
ProRider at 800-642-3123 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at org@prorider.com, or online at www.prorider.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall number
26320

In the CPSC's words

Description
This recall involves ProRider Economy, Bike Helmets with turn ring, Bike Helmets Black Foam, BMX Helmet and Toddler Bike Helmets. The helmets were sold in the following colors: blue, green, red, black, and purple. The model number, date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format, and serial number can be found on a label inside the helmet. Model Number Model Name Size(s) Manufacture Date Serial Number(s) BG-W/10BICYCLE Economy Bicycle Helmet S/M (Small/Medium) 12/2022 00158202 and 00158287 L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 44652 00094738 and 00094811 BG-14BICYCLE Bike Helmet with turn ring S/M (Small/Medium) 12/2022 00141944 and 00140406 L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 44835 00134699 and 00134652 BG-14BICYCLE Bike Helmet Black Foam L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 12/2022 145398 SPORT HELMET BMX Helmet XS (Xtra-Small) 09/2022 127689 BM-5TODDLER Toddler Bike Helmet XXS (Xtra-Xtra-Small) 09/2022 None
Hazard
The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact ProRider for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to org@prorider.com to obtain a refund.

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