Outdoor Master Children's and Youth Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets; Sold and Imported by Outdoor Master
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled children's and youth helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. Particularly, the helmets do not comply with the positional stability and coverage requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of injury or death due to head injury.
What parents need to know
This recall concerns Outdoor Master children's and youth bicycle and multi-purpose helmets.
The helmets have been recalled because they do not meet the mandatory safety standards for bicycle helmets. Specifically, they fail to meet requirements for positional stability and coverage. This means the helmets may not adequately protect a child's head in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious head injury or death.
If you have purchased one of these helmets, please stop using it immediately. You should consult the full recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26122
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 24,300
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Outdoor Master for instructions on how to register for a full refund.
- Product description
This recall involves two models of Outdoor Master-branded children's and youth bicycle/multi-purpose helmets. Helmet model OM-TD BIKE is blue with a dinosaur print, has black padding, black straps, a black buckle and a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting; and was sold in children's size small (S), fitting a head circumference from 48 to 52 cm (18.9 to 20.5 inches). "OM-TD BIKE" and "05/2024" (the manufacture date) is printed on a label inside the helmet, and the brand is printed on the back of the helmet. Helmet model OM-KSKB is deep green with black padding, yellow straps, a black buckle and a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting; and was sold in youth size small (S), fitting a head circumference from 46 to 52 cm (18.1 to 20.5 inches). "OM-KSKB" and "11/2022" (the manufacture date) is printed on a label inside the helmet and the brand is printed on the front and back of the helmet.
- Products and models
- Outdoor Master Children's and Youth Helmets
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2024 through February 2025 for between $20 and $32.
- Consumer contact
- Outdoor Master by email at care@outdoormaster.com, or online at https://outdoormaster.com/pages/recall or https://outdoormaster.com 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.
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