Scout Kid’s Bike Helmet Recall Due to Safety Non-Compliance
In a consumer safety alert, a bike helmet recall has been announced for the popular Scout model Retrospec kid’s bike helmets. This recall affects approximately 72,000 units in the United States and an additional 150 units in Canada.
Product Description
The recall involves Scout model helmets in sizes XS and S, available in a wide range of colors and designs, including Blippi, Blush, and Matte Black, among others. Distinctively, these helmets were sold with a green hang tag label featuring the Retrospec brand and helmet size.
Recall Date: January 11, 2024
Safety Hazard Identified
The helmets, identified for their non-compliance with federal safety regulations, pose a severe risk of head injury in the event of a crash. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has specified that these helmets fail to meet the coverage, positional stability, and labeling requirements mandatory for bicycle helmets.
Recall Remedy and Consumer Action
As a remedy, the manufacturer, Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, based in Perris, California, advises consumers to immediately cease using the affected helmets. In an unprecedented move for consumer safety, Retrospec is offering a full refund. To facilitate this, consumers are instructed to cut off the helmet straps, mark the helmet with initials and the date near the Retrospec logo, and upload a photo of the altered helmet to the recall registration page on Retrospec’s website. This process ensures the decommissioning of the non-compliant helmets.
Sales Information
These helmets were available for purchase from February 2019 through March 2023, retailing between $18 and $23. Major retail outlets including T Scheels, Play it Again Sports, independent bicycle stores, and online platforms such as Retrospec.com and Amazon.com were the primary sales channels.
Manufacturing Details
The helmets in question were manufactured in China and imported by Xander Bicycle Corporation.
Incident Reports
Fortunately, there have been no incidents or injuries reported so far from the kid’s bike helmet recall. However, the potential risk has prompted this proactive recall to safeguard young cyclists.
For further details or to process a refund, consumers can visit the official Retrospec recall page at https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall. The company has pledged full cooperation and swift action in addressing this recall, emphasizing their commitment to consumer safety and product integrity.
Bike Helmet Recall Number:
24-081
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