| Product name |
Scout Kid's Bike Helmets |
| 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. |
| Problem |
The recalled helmets do not comply with the coverage, positional stability, and labeling requirements of the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Distribution |
T Scheels, Play it Again Sports, and independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at Retrospec.com and Amazon.com for between $18 and $23. |
| Company |
Retrospec 888-488-2369; web pages https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall or retrospec.com |
| Dates sold |
February 2019 through March 2023 |
| Date posted |
01/12/2024 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at 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-Helmets |
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