Victgoal is recalling about 40 children's bicycle helmets sold on Walmart.com because they do not meet federal safety requirements, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Sept. 10. The helmets fail the standard's retention system, positional stability, and certification requirements, and CPSC says they can fail to protect a child in a crash.
No injuries have been reported. The recall is small, but it follows a string of federal actions against bike and multi-purpose helmets over the past year, most of them involving helmets sold on Amazon or Walmart.com.
For parents, the concern is basic. A helmet that slides off or whose straps give way during a fall offers little protection, even if the shell looks sturdy. Families who bought an inexpensive helmet online this year have good reason to check the label inside before the next ride.
Checking for the Recalled Victgoal Model
The recalled helmets are red and were sold in size small, for a head circumference of about 19.68 to 21.25 inches. 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.
Only helmets made in November 2025 are included. A label inside lists the model as HT-006, the production date as 2025/11, and the lot number as 2025A1101, and the Victgoal name is printed on the packing bag. The helmets were sold on Walmart.com from March through June 2026 for $22 to $36.
Parents should stop using the helmet immediately and email [email protected] for a full refund. The company asks owners to cut the straps so the helmet cannot be used, send a photo of the destroyed helmet showing its production date, and then throw it away. The recall number is 26-749, and the helmets were made in China by Dongguan Hongtu Sports Goods Co. Ltd.
Two Tests Meant to Keep a Helmet on a Child's Head
Every bicycle helmet sold in the United States must meet a mandatory federal standard. According to CPSC's summary of the bicycle helmet rule, helmets that fail any of its requirements "violate the Consumer Product Safety Act."
Two of the tests address whether a helmet stays in place. In the retention test, a weight is dropped to jolt the fastened straps, and a helmet passes only if the straps do not come apart or detach and do not stretch more than 1.2 inches. In the positional stability test, the helmet is mounted on a model head, called a headform, and pulled by a dropping weight, and it must not come off.
The Victgoal helmets failed both of those requirements, plus the certification rule. CPSC did not cite the impact test, which measures how much a helmet reduces the force of a blow to the head, so the problem identified is keeping the helmet on rather than the protection the shell provides. The standard also requires a helmet to leave at least 105 degrees of side vision on each side of the face so it does not block a rider's view.
Certification matters because it is how a buyer can tell whether anyone tested a helmet. Each compliant helmet must carry a label stating that it meets the standard, along with the name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer or importer and the month and year it was made.
A String of Recent Recalls Points to Online Sellers
The Victgoal action follows a series of similar cases. In January, CPSC announced a recall of about 170 R.X.Y adult helmets sold on Amazon. February brought a recall of about 3,295 SAMIT youth multi-purpose helmets, and March brought recalls of about 9,546 ProRider helmets and about 200 Aisstxoer adult helmets.
In May, about 2,200 Favoto bicycle helmets sold on Amazon were recalled for positional stability, labeling, and certification failures. In June, about 520 Gudook adult helmets were recalled after failing the impact and certification requirements.
Late in 2025, Outdoor Master recalled about 24,300 children's and youth helmets sold on Amazon and Walmart.com. Not every seller cooperates, however. The same month, CPSC warned consumers to stop using ALEBEE helmets sold on Amazon after the seller did not respond to the agency's request for a recall.
Across these cases, most of the helmets were made in China and sold through large online marketplaces, usually for under $40. Several involved a few hundred units or fewer, a reminder that small online listings can still reach families.
A Quick Helmet Check Before the Next Ride
Parents can check any helmet in a few minutes. Look inside for the certification label, the manufacturer's or importer's contact information, and a production date, then search the brand name on CPSC's recall site. Keeping the order confirmation also makes it easier to act if a recall is announced later.
Fit matters as much as the label. A helmet should sit level on the forehead, the side straps should form a V under each ear, and the buckled chin strap should be snug enough that the helmet does not rock when the child shakes their head. Fit should be rechecked as children grow.
Any helmet that has taken a hard impact should be replaced, even if no damage is visible, and the federal standard requires every helmet to carry a warning about hidden impact damage. CPSC also treats multi-purpose helmets as bicycle helmets when their marketing suggests bicycling is among their intended uses, so the same standard applies.
After a fall involving a head strike, watch for repeated vomiting, a worsening headache, confusion, unusual sleepiness, or loss of consciousness. Those signs need urgent medical evaluation.
Replacement does not have to be costly, since compliant children's helmets are widely available. Problems with any helmet can be reported at SaferProducts.gov.
Key Questions Answered
Which helmets are recalled? About 40 red Victgoal children's bike helmets, size small, model HT-006, with production date 2025/11 and lot number 2025A1101 on the inside label.
Why were they recalled? They failed the federal standard's retention system, positional stability, and certification requirements and may not protect a child in a crash.
Where were they sold? On Walmart.com from March through June 2026 for $22 to $36.
Has anyone been hurt? No injuries have been reported.
How do I get a refund? Email [email protected], cut the helmet's straps, and send a photo showing the production date. Then dispose of the helmet.
How can I tell if any helmet meets the federal standard? Look inside for a label certifying compliance, the maker's or importer's contact information, and the production month and year.
Have other helmets been recalled recently? Yes. This year, CPSC announced recalls of helmets from R.X.Y, SAMIT, ProRider, Aisstxoer, Favoto, and Gudook. In late 2025, it announced an Outdoor Master recall and warned consumers about ALEBEE helmets.
