Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

11/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/21/2024 08:09

Todson Recalls Nerf Barrage Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Regulations for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

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  • Recalled Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmet
  • Recalled Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmet (Side view)
  • The lot number (LOT#) and reference number (REF#) can be found on the same label on the inside of the helmet
Name of Product:
Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmets
Hazard:

The recalled helmets do not comply with the retention system requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 21, 2024
Units:

About 6,500

Consumer Contact

Todson at 800-278-2565 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and ask to speak with customer service, email at [email protected], or online at www.Todson.com/NerfHelmetRecallor www.Todson.comand click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Nerf Barrage Youth bike helmets. The helmets have a blue/orange exterior, black straps, an orange buckle, and are size medium (M). NERF is printed in white lettering on the sides of the helmet. Model 6011 is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. The lot number (LOT#) and reference number (REF#) can be found on the same label on the inside of the helmet. Only helmets with LOT# BC01BJ01-200623 and REF# 5382-BL and LOT# BC01BJ01-111521 and REF# 4970-BL are included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled Nerf Barrage helmets immediately and contact Todson Inc. for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, then take a photo, and send the photo to the recalling firm by email at [email protected]. After submitting proof of destruction, consumers should dispose of the recalled helmet. Todson is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2022 through May 2024 for about $30.
Manufacturer(s):
Jingzhou Taike Sport Equipment Co. Ltd, of China
Importer(s):

Todson Inc., of Foxboro, Massachusetts

Manufactured In:
China

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Related Recalls

The recalled helmets do not comply with the retention system requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

The front fork of the recalled KickScooters can break, posing a fall and injury hazards to the rider.

The crank can break, due to fatigue fractures, causing the rider to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards.

The high voltage cables on the motor controller unit can be loose, causing the cable to arc or overheat while in use, posing fire and crash hazards and risk of serious injury.

The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The youth ATVs' mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. The adult ATVs' service brakes fail to sufficiently stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard, and the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the adult rider's body or head impacts the handlebars. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety regulations pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

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