NQDTPBOR Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Regulations for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by TPBOR

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This CPSC action (record #25103) was formally reported on January 23, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Yiwu Baqianliu Trading Co. Ltd., dba Tpbor, of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 684 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The helmets do not comply with the positional stability, impact, labeling and certification requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the … 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 stop using the recalled helmets immediately and contact TPBOR for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps, then take a photo, an… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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