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Banwood Children's Bicycle Helmet (Model ENW0121) recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuries

Product recall for Banwood Helmet presenting a risk of injuries as the impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient.

  • Banwood Children's Bicycle Helmet (Model ENW0121): photo from the OPSS notice of 26 May 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Banwood Children's Bicycle Helmet (Model ENW0121)

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 8435441827640
    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • ENW0121

What to do now

Banwood Children's Bicycle Helmet (Model ENW0121) could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Put it out of use now.
  2. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0147). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Banwood Helmet presenting a risk of injuries as the impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient.

The risk

The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, a child may suffer head injuries as the product does not adequately protect the user.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Action taken

Recall of product from end users (see below for more information).

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled by end users. For more information, please see: https://banwood.com/en/info/recall

Additional information

PSD case number: 2205-0147

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

White children’s bicycle helmet packaged in a brown cardboard box with the brand and the product references printed on it

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Questions

Why has Banwood Children's Bicycle Helmet (Model ENW0121) been recalled?

Banwood Children's Bicycle Helmet (Model ENW0121) could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode and batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

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