Semfri Children's Helmets Recalled 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
This recall involves Semfri-branded children's multi-purpose helmets. These helmets are designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 20.5 to 22.8 inches and were available in several colors, including orange, black, blue, navy blue, pink, red, and white. They feature black padding, straps, and a black buckle, with a black plastic knob at the back for adjustment.
The helmets have been recalled because they do not meet the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. Specifically, they fail to 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, posing a risk of serious injury or death from head injury.
If you have one of these Semfri children's helmets, please stop using it immediately. You should consult the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a full refund. This typically involves destroying the helmet by cutting the straps and providing proof of destruction.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26239
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 300
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Semfri for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to Semfri_recall@163.com.
- Product description
This recall involves Semfri-branded children's multi-purpose helmets. The recalled helmets were sold in size medium (M), fitting a head circumference of about 20.5 to 22.8 inches; and in the following colors: orange, black, blue, navy blue, pink, red and white. All helmets have black padding, black straps and a black buckle. The helmets have a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting. The size is printed on a black circular label located inside of the helmet.
- Products and models
- Semfri Children's Helmets
- Sold at
- Online at Walmart.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for between $19 and $28.
- Consumer contact
- Semfri by email at Semfri_recall@163.com.
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.
Own another Semfri?Add it to Recall Watch and we compare every new recall we publish with your list.
Our Safety Desk posts selected child product recalls on X. Follow @myparentingbook