ProRider Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Safety Standard Violations
Summary
ProRider has recalled approximately 9,546 bicycle helmets due to violations of mandatory safety standards, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled helmets and seek a refund.
What changed
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 9,546 ProRider bicycle helmets. The recalled helmets, sold under various model names including Economy, Bike Helmets with turn ring, Bike Helmets Black Foam, BMX Helmet, and Toddler Bike Helmets, fail to meet mandatory safety standards for impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling, and certification. This non-compliance poses a serious risk of injury or death from head injury in the event of a crash.
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact ProRider for a full refund. The recall affects helmets manufactured between December 2022 and April 2022, with specific model numbers and serial numbers detailed in the recall notice. ProRider can be reached via phone, email, or their website for recall information and refund processing.
What to do next
- Consumers should stop using recalled ProRider bicycle helmets.
- Consumers should contact ProRider to receive a full refund.
- Manufacturers should review and ensure compliance with mandatory bicycle helmet safety standards.
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ProRider Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets
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Recalled Toddler Bike Helmet
Recalled BMX Helmet
Recalled Economy Bicycle Helmet
Recalled Bike Helmet with Turn Ring
Recalled Bike Helmet Black Foam
Model, date of manufacture and serial number are shown on label inside the helmet
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Name of Product: ProRider Bicycle Helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 12, 2026 Units: About 9,546
Consumer Contact ProRider at 800-642-3123 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at org@prorider.com, or online at www.prorider.com and click “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves ProRider Economy, Bike Helmets with turn ring, Bike Helmets Black Foam, BMX Helmet and Toddler Bike Helmets. The helmets were sold in the following colors: blue, green, red, black, and purple. The model number, date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format, and serial number can be found on a label inside the helmet.
| Model Number | Model Name | Size(s) | Manufacture Date | Serial Number(s) |
| BG-W/10BICYCLE | Economy Bicycle Helmet | S/M (Small/Medium) | 12/2022 | 00158202 and 00158287 |
| L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) | 04/2022 | 00094738 and 00094811 | | |
| BG-14BICYCLE | Bike Helmet with turn ring | S/M (Small/Medium) | 12/2022 | 00141944 and 00140406 |
| L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) | 10/2022 | 00134699 and 00134652 | | |
| BG-14BICYCLE | Bike Helmet Black Foam | L/XL (Large/Xtra-Large) | 12/2022 | 00145398 |
| SPORT HELMET | BMX Helmet | XS (Xtra-Small) | 09/2022 | 00127689 |
| BM-5TODDLER | Toddler Bike Helmet | XXS (Xtra-Xtra-Small) | 09/2022 | None |
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact ProRider for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to org@prorider.com to obtain a refund.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Distributed by Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kiwanis Club, Foster Love nationwide, and sold online at ProRider.com from June 2022 through May 2023 for between $5 and $18. Importer(s): ProRider, Inc., of Kent, Washington
Manufactured In: China Recall number: 26-320
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