About 315 Basecamp bicycle helmets sold on Amazon are being recalled because they failed federal requirements meant to protect riders in a crash and because they contain a button cell battery without legally required warnings. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Sept. 17.
The recall involves two separate dangers in one product. A helmet that does not absorb impact or stay in place may not protect a rider's head during a fall. A button battery without warnings can pose a hidden risk to young children in the same home.
No incidents or injuries have been reported. The number of units is small, but anyone who owns one of these helmets should stop using it now, because a helmet's weaknesses usually become clear only during a crash.
Identifying the Recalled Basecamp HT-10 Helmets
The recall covers Basecamp-branded bicycle helmets, model HT-10. They were sold in green and black in a single medium/large size that fits a head circumference of about 22.44 to 24.41 inches.
The helmets have red padding, black and red straps, a black and red buckle, and a black and red fit-adjusting knob at the back. "Basecamp" is printed on the sides of the helmet, and "HT-10" appears on a label inside.
The helmets were sold on Amazon.com from July 2024 through July 2026 for about $34. They were made in China, and the retailer is HK Tongyang Technology Co., Ltd., which does business as Tongyang Cycling. The CPSC recall number is 26-785.
Unsure buyers can check their Amazon order history for a Basecamp helmet purchased during those two years. Because an adult medium/large helmet can also fit some teenagers, families should check helmets used by older children as well.
Two Separate Hazards in One Helmet
The first problem is protection, the core job of any helmet. The CPSC says the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, positional stability, and certification requirements of the federal bicycle helmet standard.
In plain terms, impact attenuation measures how well a helmet absorbs the force of a blow so less of it reaches the skull and brain. Positional stability measures whether a helmet stays on the head instead of rolling forward or backward during a fall. Certification means the maker has shown testing that proves the helmet meets the standard. The agency says the helmets "can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash."
The second problem is the battery. The CPSC says the helmets contain a button cell battery that does not carry the warning labels required under Reese's Law, the federal law that set safety rules for products containing button and coin batteries.
Those warnings exist because swallowed button batteries can cause internal chemical burns and death. The recall notice does not say the battery compartment is easy to open. The violation is the missing warning, which leaves parents without a clear signal that a small, dangerous battery is inside.
This recall follows other 2026 helmet actions. Earlier this year, the CPSC also recalled Victgoal bicycle helmets that failed the standard's retention system, positional stability, and certification requirements.
Refund Steps and Safe Battery Disposal
The remedy is a full refund. Owners should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Tongyang Cycling by email at [email protected], or visit basecampbike.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page. The notice lists no phone number.
To get the refund, owners will be asked to destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and to email a photo of the destroyed helmet to the company. They should then dispose of it.
The battery needs separate handling. The CPSC says button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled following local hazardous waste procedures. Removed batteries should never be left on a counter or in a trash can a child can reach, and covering both sides of a battery with tape before disposal can help prevent harm.
Anyone who has trouble reaching the seller can file a complaint with the CPSC or call its hotline at 800-638-2772.
Warning Signs After a Fall or a Swallowed Battery
A rider who wore any helmet during a crash, including a recalled one, should watch for signs of a head injury in the hours and days afterward. These include a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, confusion, unusual sleepiness, trouble speaking, weakness on one side, or a seizure. Those symptoms need emergency care. Any helmet that has taken a hard hit should be replaced, even if it looks undamaged.
If a child may have swallowed a button battery, go to an emergency room right away and do not wait for symptoms. A child may seem fine at first or may drool, cough, vomit, refuse food, or complain of chest or throat pain. The Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 can offer guidance on the way. This article is general information and not a diagnosis.
Families replacing a recalled helmet can look for a label stating that it meets the CPSC safety standard for bicycle helmets. A proper fit matters too, with the helmet sitting level on the forehead and the straps snug under the chin.
Injuries involving helmets or batteries can be reported at SaferProducts.gov. The CPSC has not reported any incidents tied to this helmet, and MedicalDaily will update this story if the agency does.
The bottom line: check for "Basecamp" on the sides and "HT-10" inside, stop wearing the helmet, remove the battery safely, and request the refund.
Key Questions Answered
Which helmets are recalled? Basecamp bicycle helmets, model HT-10, in green and black, size medium/large. "Basecamp" is printed on the sides and "HT-10" on an inside label.
Where were they sold? On Amazon.com from July 2024 through July 2026 for about $34.
Why are they recalled? They fail federal requirements for impact protection, staying in place, and certification, and their button cell battery lacks warnings required by Reese's Law.
Has anyone been hurt? No incidents or injuries have been reported.
How do I get a refund? Email Tongyang Cycling at [email protected], cut the helmet straps, send a photo of the destroyed helmet, and dispose of it.
What should I do with the battery? Keep it away from children and dispose of or recycle it through local hazardous waste procedures. If a child may have swallowed it, go to the emergency room immediately.
