CPSC2024-01-11
Retrospec Recalls Kid's Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets
Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, of Perris, California
Hazard
The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Retrospec for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps and mark the helmet with their initials and the date near the Retrospec logo on the right side of the helmet. Consumers should upload a photo of the helmet, showing the straps cut off, their initials, date, and Retrospec logo, to the recall registration page at https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall to prove destruction, and then dispose of the recalled helmet.
Sold at
T Scheels, Play it Again Sports, and independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at Retrospec.com and Amazon.com from February 2019 through March 2023 for between $18 and $23.
Affected count
About 72,000 (In addition, 150 in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Scout Kid's Bike Helmets
Consumer contact
Retrospec toll-free at 888-488-2369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall or retrospec.com and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Retrospec-Recalls-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Bicycle-HelmetsDon't want to check this manually?
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