5Color Children’s Bike Helmet and Pads Sets Recalled
5Color recalled about 324 children’s bike helmet and pads sets because the helmets can fail to protect users in a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
What matters now
- Affected helmets are marked model YD-001, lot/reference YD-260320, and date 2026/03/20.
- The helmets do not comply with mandatory bicycle helmet safety requirements and can fail to protect users in a crash.
- No incidents or injuries were reported.
- Consumers should stop using affected helmets immediately and contact 5Color for a full refund.
Which helmet sets are affected?
The recalled 5Color sets contain a pink helmet with knee and elbow pads. Only size small (S) helmets are included. They fit a head circumference of about 18 to 22 inches and have black padding, black straps, and a black fit-adjusting knob at the back. The sets were sold on Amazon.com in May 2026 for $25 to $26.
How to identify the helmet
Affected helmets are marked “Model No.: YD-001,” “Lot/Ref: YD-260320,” and “Date 2026/03/20.” These details appear on a label inside the helmet and on the product packaging.
Why the helmets were recalled
The helmets do not comply with mandatory requirements for impact attenuation, the retention system, positional stability, labeling, and certification. They can fail to protect users during a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury. No incidents or injuries were reported.