The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two May 7, 2026 bicycle helmet recalls covering Favoto helmets sold on Amazon and Foubeaka/Geniuss multi-purpose helmets sold on Temu. Riders should pay attention because CPSC says the recalled helmets violate the mandatory federal bicycle helmet standard and can fail to protect the user in a crash.
Together, the recalls cover about 2,940 helmets. CPSC says no incidents or injuries have been reported in either recall, but the remedy is still immediate: stop using the affected helmets and contact the seller for a refund.
Which helmets are affected
The Favoto recall covers about 2,200 Favoto Model H-1 bike helmets sold in youth size large. CPSC describes the recalled helmet as black with red stripes, black padding, black straps with a silver reflective pattern, and a black-and-red buckle. The word “FAVOTO” appears in white letters on the side of the helmet.
Those helmets were sold on Amazon from April 2022 through January 2026 for about $20 to $27.
The Foubeaka/Geniuss recall covers about 740 multi-purpose helmets sold in white and black, size small. CPSC says the recalled helmets fit a head circumference of about 18.9 to 20.5 inches and have black padding, straps, a buckle, and a rear fit-adjustment knob. The size is printed on a label inside the helmet.
Those helmets were sold on Temu from August 2024 through February 2026 for about $9 to $11.
Why the helmets were recalled
CPSC says the Favoto helmets do not comply with positional stability, labeling, and certification requirements in the federal bicycle helmet standard. For the Foubeaka/Geniuss helmets, CPSC says the products do not comply with positional stability and certification requirements.
That language matters. A bicycle helmet is not just a foam shell. It has to stay in the right position on the head and meet certification requirements so riders can trust that it was tested against the standard it claims to meet. If a helmet shifts or lacks proper certification, it can leave the rider exposed in the exact moment it is supposed to help.
What riders should do now
If you have one of the recalled Favoto helmets, CPSC says to stop using it immediately and contact Favoto for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the helmet by cutting the straps, write “Recalled” on it, and email a photo of the destroyed helmet to Favoto.
If you have one of the recalled Foubeaka or Geniuss helmets, CPSC says to stop using it immediately and contact Foubeaka or Geniuss for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the helmet by cutting the straps and send a photo of the destroyed helmet to the corresponding firm.
Do not keep using either helmet while waiting for a refund. For a commuter, kid, or occasional rider, a cheap helmet can feel like a minor purchase. But the whole point of buying one is that it should meet the safety standard when the ride goes wrong.
Why it matters for riders
Online marketplaces make it easy to buy inexpensive helmets, but price and product photos do not prove that a helmet meets the standard. These recalls are a reminder to check the brand, model, size, and certification label before trusting a helmet for daily riding.
Parents should be especially careful because both recalls involve smaller or youth-sized helmets. If a child’s helmet matches either CPSC description, remove it from use before the next ride.
For more background, Icebike has guides on toddler bike helmets, bicycle helmet laws, and mountain bike helmets. The practical takeaway is simple: fit matters, but certification matters too. A helmet that does not stay in place or lacks proper certification is not a bargain.
What is confirmed
CPSC confirms the May 7, 2026 recall dates, the affected model descriptions, the approximate unit counts, the sales channels, the refund remedies, and that no incidents or injuries were reported for either recall as of the agency notices.
What is not confirmed from the CPSC notices is how many recalled helmets remain in homes or whether the sellers will successfully reach every buyer. Riders should check their own helmet rather than assuming an online marketplace notice will be enough.
