Retrospec Recalls Kid's Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-01-11). Hazards: fire, burn, microbial, impact injury, non compliance. About 72,000 units in the US and 150 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24081 |
| Published | 2024-01-11 |
| Last updated | 2024-01-11 |
| Products | Scout Kid's Bike Helmets |
| Firm named in the title | Retrospec |
| Firms | Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, of Perris, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 72,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 150 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, microbial, impact injury, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmets in sizes XS and S. The helmets were sold in the following colors and designs: Blippi, Blush, Brash Blue, Chameleon, Cool Mint, Matte Forest Green, Matte Black, Matte Navy, Matte White, Matte Burnt Orange, Matte Green, Matte Royal Blue, and Matte Whisper Pink. The helmets were sold with a green hang tag label listing the name "Retrospec," the Scout brand name, and the helmet size. The word Retrospec or the Retrospec "R" logo appears on the right side of the helmet.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Retrospec Scout Bicycle Helmet recalled due to injury hazard (Health Canada)
Machine access
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