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ProRider has recalled approximately 9,546 bicycle helmets due to their failure to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of serious head injury. The recall affects several helmet styles, including Economy, Turn Ring, Black Foam, BMX, and Toddler helmets, which were sold in various colors such as blue, green, red, black, and purple. These helmets, manufactured in China, do not comply with impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling, and certification requirements.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall, emphasizing that these helmets could fail to protect users in a crash, potentially leading to serious injury or death. No injuries or incidents have been reported so far. The helmets were distributed by organizations like Wisconsin Bike Federation and Kiwanis Club, and sold online at ProRider.com from June 2022 through May 2023, priced between $5 and $18.
Consumers are advised to stop using the helmets immediately and contact ProRider for a full refund. To obtain the refund, consumers should destroy the helmets by cutting the straps and emailing a photo of the destroyed helmet to ProRider. For more information, consumers can contact ProRider at 800-642-3123 or visit their website.
For further details, visit the CPSC recall page.