Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-953.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-953.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycle And Sports Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide And Online From August 2006 Through November 2011 For About $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-953.
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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Bicycle And Sports Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide And Online From August 2006 Through November 2011 For About $40. Recall FAQ
Bicycle And Sports Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide And Online From August 2006 Through November 2011 For About $40. is the subject of a children's products recall: Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury. The notice was published on January 6, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 30,400 units are potentially affected.