Consumers Urged to Immediately Stop Using Favoto Bike Helmets Due to Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a strong warning to consumers, advising them to cease using Favoto bike helmets without delay. According to the CPSC, these helmets fail to meet mandatory safety standards for bicycle helmets, specifically violating requirements related to positional stability, certification, and labeling. Furthermore, the helmets are reported to be incapable of providing adequate protection to riders in the event of a crash, posing a severe risk of head injury, which could result in serious injury or death. Shenzhen Favoto Co., Ltd., the company based in China responsible for these helmets, has not yet agreed to a recall or offered any remedies to consumers.

Approximately 2,200 of these helmets were sold on Amazon between April 2022 and January 2025. The recalled helmets are described as having a black and red color combination with black padding. They feature black straps with a silver reflective pattern in the center, and a black and red buckle attached to a black chin strap. A black plastic knob located at the back of the helmet is designed for fitting adjustments. The brand name “FAVOTO” is visible in white lettering on the side of the helmet. The CPSC also indicated that similar helmets may have been sold in other color variations, including black/blue, black/yellow, black/green, carbon, gray, black, and titanium. It is possible that these helmets were also available through other online platforms and by third-party sellers. The products were manufactured in China.

Consumers who have purchased these Favoto bike helmets are instructed by the CPSC to stop using them immediately. The commission advises users to cut the straps and dispose of the helmets to prevent further use. Consumers are also warned against selling or giving away these hazardous products to others. If consumers have experienced an injury related to these helmets or have identified a product defect, they are encouraged to report such incidents to the CPSC through the SaferProducts.gov website.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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