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InjuryAugust 31, 2005CPSC #05252

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
494,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Target stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2005, for about $13.

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