Favoto Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Head Injury; Violate Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets; Sold on Amazon by Favoto
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because they do not comply with the 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.
What parents need to know
This recall involves Favoto Model H-1 bike helmets sold in youth size large. The helmets are black with red stripes, black padding, and black straps with a silver reflective pattern. They feature a black and red buckle and a black chin strap, with a black plastic knob at the back for adjusting the fit. The "FAVOTO" brand name appears in white letters on the side.
The recalled helmets have been found to violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. Specifically, they do not meet requirements for positional stability, labeling, and certification. This means the helmets may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of serious head injury or death.
If you have one of these helmets, please stop using it immediately. You should refer to the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a full refund. This involves destroying the helmet and providing proof of destruction.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26467
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 2,200
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Favoto for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps and write "Recalled" and email a photo of the destroyed helmet to [email protected].
- Product description
This recall involves Favoto Model H-1 bike helmets. The helmet body is black with red stripes, black padding, black straps with a silver reflective pattern in the center and a black and red buckle with a black chin strap. The recalled helmets were sold in youth size large (L). The helmets have a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting. "FAVOTO" can be found in white letters on the side of the helmet.
- Products and models
- Favoto Bike Helmets
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from April 2022 through January 2026 for between $20 and $27.
- Consumer contact
- Email at [email protected] or online at www.favoto.com/pages/recall and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.