Walmart recalls 40,000-plus bike helmets over safety standard violations
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More than 40,000 bicycle helmets offered at Walmart are being recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission as a result of they violate federal safety requirements and pose a “serious risk of injury or death” from head accidents.
Todson Inc., a bicycle wholesaler in Massachusetts, is recalling 40,245 Concord-branded 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up bike helmets After federal safety officers stated the helmets didn’t adjust to obligatory retention system and positional stability necessities.
“The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash,” the corporate stated.
The recall, introduced Feb. 26, entails large-size helmets with a black exterior, built-in LED lighting system, black straps and buckle, and a black plastic adjustment knob on the again.
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The Concord bicycle helmets, recalled by Todson, violate federal safety requirements and will not keep securely in place throughout an accident, elevating the chance of extreme or deadly head accidents. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
“Concord” is printed on the rear of the helmet.
The helmets have been offered at Walmart stores nationwide and on-line at Walmart.com from January 2025 by September 2025 for about $30.
Buyers are being urged to right away cease utilizing the recalled helmets and speak to Toddson for a full refund.
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The recalled Concord bicycle helmets will be recognized by a sticker on the within of the product. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
“Consumers should destroy the recalled helmets by cutting the straps off the helmets. Consumers can send photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to 360concordhelmet@todson.com to obtain a refund,” Toddson stated.
Do not injure have been reported.
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Todson has issued a recall for its Concord bicycle helmets after checks discovered they will fail to correctly shield riders throughout a crash. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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The firm additionally warned customers to not throw the helmet’s lithium ion battery within the trash or standard recycling bins due to the risk of fire.
Consumers ought to contact their native family hazardous waste heart for correct disposal steerage.
