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CPSC Recalls Victgoal Bicycle Helmets Over Failure to Meet Mandatory Safety Standard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the helmets can fail to protect a rider in a crash, posing a serious risk of head injury or death.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 10, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on Sept. 10, 2026, of Victgoal-branded bicycle helmets, according to the agency's recall notice. The recall covers model HT-006 helmets manufactured in November 2025, carrying the label "Production: 2025/11" and "Ref/Lot# 2025A1101" inside the helmet. The recall number is . The agency said the helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because they do not comply with the retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. According to the notice, 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. No injuries have been reported, the notice states. The recalled helmets are red and were sold in size small (S), fitting a head circumference of about 19.68 to 21.25 inches, according to the notice. They have red padding, black straps with a silver reflective pattern in the center, a black and red buckle and a black fit-adjusting knob at the back. "Victgoal" is printed on the product packing bag. The helmets were made by , the notice states. The 's database records no other enforcement action by this firm, according to the agency's records. The recall is developing and further details may follow.

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