CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-252

Date: August 30, 2005

Product Name: Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets

Recall Description:

The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth and child bicycle helmets sold in various colors. They were manufactured after January 1, 2004. Helmet model numbers: 89888 or 88003 (toddler), 89951 or 88001 (girl's 8-vent youth), 89952 or 88002 (boy's 8-vent youth), or 89917 (14-vent child's) appear on a white label inside the helmets, along with date of manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) and the words "Made in China." Target product identification numbers: 082-01-0520 (toddler), 082-01-0149 (girl's 8-vent youth), 082-01-0189 (boy's 8-vent youth), and 082-01-0334 (14-vent child's) and the brand name "back trails jr.," appear on the product packaging.

Hazard Description:

Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: About 494,000

Incidents:

None Reported

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $13.

Manufactured In: