Target Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Date of Recall
2005-08-31CPSC Release Number
05-252Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 440-0680Units
About 494,000Distributor
Dynacraft BSC Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.Manufacturer
UNA International Limited, of ChinaImporter
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.Sold By
Target stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $13.Problem/Hazard
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.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.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.Consumer Contact
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.comRecall Comments
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