Children’s helmets sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled for failing safety standards
Outdoor Master has recalled about 24,300 children’s and youth bicycle helmets after federal regulators found they fail to meet mandatory safety standards. (Credit: USCPSC)
Outdoor Master has recalled its children’s and youth helmets because they violate mandatory bicycle-helmet safety standards, creating a risk of serious injury or death from head injuries.
The recall date was issued November 26 and affects about 24,300 units.
Dig deeper:
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled children’s and youth helmets fail to meet mandatory bicycle-helmet safety standards, specifically the positional stability and coverage requirements, which means they may not adequately protect users in a crash and could lead to serious or fatal head injuries.
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This recall covers two Outdoor Master–branded helmet models for children and youth.
The OM-TD BIKE model is a blue, dinosaur-print bicycle/multi-purpose helmet with black padding, straps, buckle, and an adjustable black rear knob; it was sold in a children’s size small (48–52 cm / 18.9–20.5 in).
A label inside the helmet lists "OM-TD BIKE" and the manufacture date "05/2024," and the brand name appears on the back.
The second model, OM-KSKB, is a deep-green helmet with black padding, yellow straps, a black buckle, and a black rear adjustment knob; it was sold in a youth size small (46–52 cm / 18.1–20.5 in). Its interior label reads "OM-KSKB" and "11/2022," and the brand name is displayed on both the front and back.
No injuries were reported.
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The helmets were sold at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2024 through February 2025 for between $20 and $32.
What you can do:
Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets right away and contact Outdoor Master for instructions on registering for a full refund.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice, which outlines the safety violations, affected helmet models, manufacturing details, and reported risk. This story was reported from Los Angeles.