CPSC recall 12-082, announced January 6, 2012, covers Triple Eight Distribution Bicycle helmets for children and youth (about 30,400 units). Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund. Recall contact: call (516) 883-8889, or go to www.triple8.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Both the Triple Eight and Sector 9 helmets have an interior label indicating the size "S/M" for small/medium and a manufacture date indicated as month/year (ex.
Which products are included?
The recalled items are multi-purpose helmets also sold for use as bicycle helmets. Little Tricky helmets are marketed for children and youth, and feature a large Little Tricky logo on both sides of the helmet. They come in one size and in black, white, pink and green. Triple Eight S/M EPS Liner helmets feature a hard black inner EPS foam liner and come in black, white, bone, blue and army green. Sector 9 S/M EPS Liner helmets feature the same EPS liner and come in gray, white, black, blue and green. Both the Triple Eight and Sector 9 helmets have an interior label indicating the size "S/M" for small/medium and a manufacture date indicated as month/year (ex. APR/2011). Only Triple Eight and Sector 9 size "S/M" EPS Liner helmets are affected.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Triple Eight Distribution
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 12-082
- Units
- About 30,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle and sports stores and other retailers nationwide and online from August 2006 through November 2011 for about $40.
- Importer
- Triple Eight Distribution, Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y.
Bicycle helmets for children and youth
CPSC product type: Bicycle Helmets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Triple Eight at (516) 883-8889 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.triple8.com
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