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Retrospec Recalls Kid's Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets

Name: Retrospec Recalls Kid's Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicyc...
Brand: Retrospec
SKU: CPSC-24081
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 11, 2024Recall ID: 24081Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Scout Kid's Bike Helmets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	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
Title	Retrospec Recalls Kid's Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet-black.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmet (Black)
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet-blue.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmet (Blue)
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet-green.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmet (Green)
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet-pink.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmet (Pink)
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet-tag.png
Images › 5 › Caption	Hang tag label on recalled helmet, listing the name “Retrospec,” the Scout brand name, and the helmet size
Hazards › Name	The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Scout Kid's Bike Helmets
Products › Number Of Units	About 72,000 (In addition, 150 in Canada)
Recall I D	9822
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, of Perris, California
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2024-01-11T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	24081
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/retrospec-scout-bicycle-helmet-recalled-due-injury-hazard
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.
Last Publish Date	2024-01-11T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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