CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-08-31 · 05252
Hazards
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
Recall
Number
05252
Date
2005-08-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
UNA International Limited, of China
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2005, for about $13.
Importer(s)
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Distributor(s)
Dynacraft BSC Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth and child bicycle helmets sold in various colors. They were manufactured after January 1, 2004. Helmet model numbers: 89888 or 88003 (toddler), 89951 or 88001 (girl's 8-vent youth), 89952 or 88002 (boy's 8-vent youth), or 89917 (14-vent child's) appear on a white label inside the helmets, along with date of manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) and the words "Made in China." Target product identification numbers: 082-01-0520 (toddler), 082-01-0149 (girl's 8-vent youth), 082-01-0189 (boy's 8-vent youth), and 082-01-0334 (14-vent child's) and the brand name "back trails jr.," appear on the product packaging.