World Industries · Recalled
CPSC, World Industries Announce Recall of Skateboard Helmets
These helmets failed impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer head injuries or death.
- Units
- 10,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled helmets come in black, blue and white and have the name "World Industries" printed on the chin strap, the back of the helmet, and the inside padding. On the sides of the helmet, yellow and blue cartoon characters can be seen shooting fire from a gun. Two labels inside of the helmet read in part, "Certified CPSC 16CFR1203," "Warning This Helmet Is Not For Motor Vehicle" and "Made in China."
The file
- Sold at
- Retail outlets, chains and catalogs nationwide sold the helmets, from October 2000 through May 2001, for about $40.
- Product type
- Skateboards & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- World Industries Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Incident log
CPSC and World Industries have not received any reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the stores where purchased, for a full refund.
Consumers can call World Industries toll-free at (888) 338-4562 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 20 2001; last revised MAR 30 2026.