SAMIT Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Head Injury
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SAMIT Outdoor has recalled approximately 3,295 youth helmets sold on Amazon because they fail to meet federal safety standards for positional stability, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
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What Happened
SAMIT Outdoor is recalling its youth multi-purpose helmets because they violate the mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the helmets do not comply with positional stability and certification requirements. This failure means the helmets may not stay in place or provide adequate protection during a crash, posing a serious risk of head injury or death.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 3,295 SAMIT youth multi-purpose helmets. The helmets were sold in one size designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 21 to 23 inches. The affected products were sold in four styles: "crack" blue, "crack" red, and "crack" black (all featuring a cracked paint design), as well as a pure black version.
Key identifying features include:
- Gray padding and black straps
- A black and red buckle with a black chin strap
- A black plastic adjustment knob at the back
- Sold online at Amazon.com from March 2025 through November 2025 for between $28 and $33.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. To receive a full refund, owners are instructed to destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps. Consumers must then take a photo of the destroyed helmet with the straps removed and email the image to Samit Outdoor at usjialebei@foxmail.com to initiate the refund process.
Why This Matters
Helmets that fail to meet federal positional stability standards can shift or come off during an impact, leaving the user's head unprotected. While no injuries have been reported to date, the violation of these safety standards presents a significant risk of life-threatening injury in the event of an accident.
Source
For more information, visit the CPSC website. Recall number: 26277.
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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