CPSC recall 05-252, announced August 31, 2005, covers UNA International Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets (about 494,000 units). Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- UNA International
- Manufacturer
- UNA International Limited, of China
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 05-252
- Units
- About 494,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2005, for about $13.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Distributor
- Dynacraft BSC Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
CPSC product type: Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com
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