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CPSC recall · Reported August 31, 2005

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

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

Recall #
05252
Affected scope
About 494,000
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Una International Limited, of China recalled The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth and child bicycle hel… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets was recalled by Una International Limited, of China in August 31, 2005. Reason: Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suf…. Remedy: Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Targe…. Verify recall #05252 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Una International Limited, of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suf….

Moderate
severity level
August 31, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05252 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05252) was formally reported on August 31, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Una International Limited, of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 494,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 494,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05252
Date reported August 31, 2005
Date initiated August 31, 2005
Recalling firm Una International Limited, of China
Affected scope About 494,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of…

  • Check the recall number (05252) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Una International Limited, of China. Units affected: About 494,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 31, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05252.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05252) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported August 31, 2005. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.