Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury

Active Recall Announced January 6, 2012 CPSC #12082

Quick answer

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury is CPSC recall #12082, announced on January 6, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact triple eight for a full refund.. Affected brand: Triple Eight Distribution, Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bicycle helmets for children and youth

Recalled brands

Triple Eight Distribution, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund.

Recall date

January 6, 2012

Categories

Bicycle Helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12082?

CPSC recall #12082 covers Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 6, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12082?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12082 is consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact triple eight for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bicycle-Helmets-Recalled-by-Triple-Eight-Distribution-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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