Recall Register

CPSC, World Industries Announce Recall of Skateboard Helmets

CPSC recall 01220. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

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.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the stores where purchased, for a full refund.

CPSC recall 01220 has the recall date 20 Aug 2001. The notice names the firm World Industries. The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Skateboards & Accessories.

CPSC recall noticeMore of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 01220: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and World Industries have not received any reports of injuries.
Units10,000
Description
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."
ProductWorld Industries skateboard helmets, 10,000, Skateboards & Accessories
Sold atRetail outlets, chains and catalogs nationwide sold the helmets, from October 2000 through May 2001, for about $40.
ImporterWorld Industries Inc
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
10,000Median of 2001: 22,500
CPSC recalls of 2001
245
Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
14%
Recalls of 2001 in the category Skateboards & Accessories
0%
Recalls on the register that name World Industries
1

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 01220. https://recallregister.com/product/1071-cpsc-world-industries-announce-recall-of-skateboard-helmets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 01220 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: CPSC and World Industries have not received any reports of injuries.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Retail outlets, chains and catalogs nationwide sold the helmets, from October 2000 through May 2001, for about $40.
How many units are in CPSC recall 01220?
The CPSC notice gives this number: 10,000
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China