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RecalledCPSC · March 2, 2023Recall alert Children's helmets

Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com; Sold by Ouwoer Direct (Recall Alert)

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Recalled Ouwoer Kids Bike Helmet
Recalled Ouwoer Kids Bike Helmet · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets

Units: About 120

This recall involves Ouwoer Kids Bike Helmets with production date 202201. The helmets are red with black straps and a black buckle. The production date is printed on a white label on the inside of the helmet.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect a child in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Ouwoer Direct for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, then email a photo of the helmet with the straps cut off to Ouwoer@hotmail.com as proof of destruction. Consumers should dispose of the recalled helmets after submitting proof of destruction. Ouwoer Direct is contacting all purchasers directly.

How to contact the company

Ouwoer Direct collect at 213-583-9060 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at Ouwoer@hotmail.com or online at the Ouwoer Direct page on Amazon.com.

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 23730, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.