Semfri recalls children's helmets over failure to protect in a crash
The helmets break the mandatory bicycle helmet safety rules, so they can fail to protect a child in a crash and could cause serious head injury or death.
What to do
Stop using the helmets right away and destroy each one by cutting the straps. Email a photo of the destroyed helmet to Semfri_recall@163.com to get a full refund.
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Recall details
- Product
- Semfri Children's 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.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 300
- Where sold
- Sold at Online at Walmart.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for between $19 and $28.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- February 6, 2026
- Recall date
- February 5, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Semfri Children's Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets
- Description
- This recall involves Semfri-branded children's multi-purpose helmets. The recalled helmets were sold in size medium (M), fitting a head circumference of about 20.5 to 22.8 inches; and in the following colors: orange, black, blue, navy blue, pink, red and white. All helmets have black padding, black straps and a black buckle. The helmets have a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting. The size is printed on a black circular label located inside of the helmet.
- 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
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Semfri for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and sending a photo of the destroyed helmet to Semfri_recall@163.com. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 300
- Sold at
- Sold at Online at Walmart.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for between $19 and $28.
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