SAMIT Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 19, 2026

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

SAMIT Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets; Sold on Amazon by SAMIT Outdoor

Recall number

26277

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com from March 2025 through November 2025 for between $28 and $33.

Why it was recalled

The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the positional stability 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.

What was recalled

This recall involves SAMIT multi-purpose helmets for children. The recalled helmets were sold in one size and fit a head circumference of about 21 to 23 inches. The helmets are sold in "crack" blue, "crack" red, and "crack" black with a cracked paint design. They were also sold in pure black. The helmets have gray padding, black straps, a black and red buckle with a black chin strap, and a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fitting.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Samit Outdoor for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps off. Consumers can upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to [email protected] to obtain a refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.