March 24, 2022 • Recall #22107
Segway Recalls Ninebot Children's Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall Description
This recall involves the Ninebot Kids bike helmets. The helmets were sold in an orange/white exterior color and in size extra-small (XS), fitting head circumferences from about 19 ½ inches to 21½ inches. Ninebot is printed on the sides of the helmet. Model NB-410 is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. The batch code and date can be found on a separate label on the inside of the helmet. Only helmets with batch code SN4500056024 and Date: August 2020 are included in this recall.
Hazards Identified
- The bicycle helmets do not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumer Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Segway for a full refund. Segway is contacting all known purchasers to facilitate returns using prepaid postage.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Ninebot Children's Bicycle Helmets | N/A | About 960 |
Recalled Ninebot children’s bicycle helmet – side view
Manufacturers
GuangZhou NOW Sports Gear Co. Ltd., of China
Retailers
Best Buy and other retailers nationwide and online at Segway.com and Amazon.com from December 2020 through May 2021 for between $30 and $50.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
View Official CPSC Notice