Serious Head Injury Risk Sparks Victgoal Children’s Helmet Recall

A children’s bicycle helmet that fails to properly protect a young rider’s head in a crash can turn a routine fall into a life-threatening injury. That is the danger behind a new recall from Victgoal, which has pulled its children’s bike helmets from the market after determining the product does not meet the mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on September 10, 2026, covering about 40 units of the ‘Victgoal Children’s Bike Helmets.’ While the number of affected helmets is small, the agency says the risk to any child wearing one is serious: the helmets can fail to protect the user’s head in the event of a crash.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall involves red-colored Victgoal children’s bike helmets sold in size small (S), designed to fit a head circumference of roughly 19.68 to 21.25 inches. The helmets feature red interior padding, black straps with a silver reflective pattern down the center, a black-and-red buckle, and a black fit-adjusting knob at the back.

Only helmets manufactured in November 2025 are covered by this recall. Consumers can identify an affected unit by checking the label printed inside the helmet, which reads ‘Model HT-006,’ ‘Production: 2025/11’ and ‘Ref/Lot# 2025A1101.’ The word ‘Victgoal’ also appears on the product’s packaging bag.

The helmets were sold exclusively online at Walmart.com from March 2026 through June 2026, at prices ranging from $22 to $36.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

According to the CPSC, the recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because they do not comply with retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. In plain terms, the helmets may not stay securely on a child’s head or may shift out of position during impact, meaning they could fail at the exact moment they are needed most.

The agency has classified this as a risk of serious injury or death from head injury. No incidents or injuries have been reported so far in connection with the recalled helmets.

Who Should Be Concerned

This recall applies specifically to parents and caregivers who purchased the small-size red Victgoal children’s helmet through Walmart’s website between March and June 2026. Because the helmets were sold only online and in limited quantity, checking the production date and model label inside the helmet is the most reliable way to confirm whether your child’s helmet is part of the recall.

If your helmet does not show ‘Production: 2025/11’ and ‘Ref/Lot# 2025A1101,’ it is not included in this action. But if it does, the CPSC and Victgoal want it out of use immediately.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

If you have one of the recalled helmets, stop using it right away. Do not let your child continue wearing it while you arrange a refund, since the helmet may not offer adequate protection.

• Stop using the recalled helmet immediately.
• Contact Victgoal by email at walmart@victgoal.com to arrange a full refund.
• Destroy the helmet by cutting the straps, as instructed by the company.
• Take a photo of the destroyed helmet clearly showing the production date label.
• Send that photo to walmart@victgoal.com as proof for the refund.
• Dispose of the destroyed helmet afterward.

Victgoal is offering a full refund to any consumer who completes this process. No store return is required; the entire remedy is handled directly through email with the company.

From the Agency

The CPSC notes that federal law prohibits anyone from reselling a product that has been recalled by the Commission or through a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the agency. The recalled helmets were manufactured by Dongguan Hongtu Sports Goods Co. Ltd. in China and imported by Victgoal, also based in China.

The recall is listed under CPSC recall number 26-749. Consumers with additional questions can reach Victgoal directly by email, or contact the CPSC’s consumer hotline for general safety guidance on children’s bicycle helmets.