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.
Una International Limited, of China recalled The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth and child bicycle hel….
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 CPSC recall-Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suf….
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- August 31, 2005
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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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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
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