ProRider Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, 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
ProRider is recalling several models of their bicycle helmets. These helmets were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, black, and purple.
The recalled helmets do not meet the mandatory safety standards for bicycle helmets. Specifically, they do not comply with requirements for impact protection, stability, labeling, and certification. This means the helmets may not adequately protect a child's head in the event of a crash, which could lead to serious injury or death.
If you have one of the recalled helmets, please stop using it immediately. You should check the full recall notice for specific instructions on how to receive a refund.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26320
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 9,546
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact ProRider for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to org@prorider.com to obtain a refund.
- Product description
This recall involves ProRider Economy, Bike Helmets with turn ring, Bike Helmets Black Foam, BMX Helmet and Toddler Bike Helmets. The helmets were sold in the following colors: blue, green, red, black, and purple. The model number, date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format, and serial number can be found on a label inside the helmet. Model Number Model Name Size(s) Manufacture Date Serial Number(s) BG-W/10BICYCLE Economy Bicycle Helmet S/M (Small/Medium) 12/2022 00158202 and 00158287 L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 44652 00094738 and 00094811 BG-14BICYCLE Bike Helmet with turn ring S/M (Small/Medium) 12/2022 00141944 and 00140406 L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 44835 00134699 and 00134652 BG-14BICYCLE Bike Helmet Black Foam L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) 12/2022 145398 SPORT HELMET BMX Helmet XS (Xtra-Small) 09/2022 127689 BM-5TODDLER Toddler Bike Helmet XXS (Xtra-Xtra-Small) 09/2022 None
- Products and models
- ProRider Bicycle Helmets
- Sold at
- Distributed by Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kiwanis Club, Foster Love nationwide, and sold online at ProRider.com from June 2022 through May 2023 for between $5 and $18.
- Consumer contact
- ProRider at 800-642-3123 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at org@prorider.com, or online at www.prorider.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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