Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves three helmet models from Sakar International; Tony Hawk, Credhedz Lizard and Crayola Dry-Erase helmets. Tony Hawk multi-purpose helmets were sold in various colors and have black straps and a black buckle. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains one of the following item numbers on the top right corner: AGE251TH-GCRM, AGE251TH-NCRM, AGE251TH-BKMT, AGE251TH-BLU-T30-12, AGE251TH-RBW, AGE22SLDTH-BLK, or ACTGEAR242TH-GRN. Credhedz Lizard multi-purpose helmets are black with a green plastic lizard on the top of the helmet and have black straps and a black buckle. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains Item No. ACTGEAR241-LIZ on the top right corner. Crayola Dry-Erase multi-purpose helmets are white and have black straps and a black buckle and are sold with a five pack of markers. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains Item No. ACTGEAR242071 on the top right corner.
Affected Products
Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Sakar-International-Recalls-Multi-Purpose-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury |
| Title | Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledTonyHaw multipurposehelmets.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Tony Hawk multi-purpose helmet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledCrayolaDryErasehelmets.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Crayola Dry-Erase helmet |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledCrayolaDryErasehelmets2.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Crayola Dry-Erase helmet |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledCredhedzLizardmultipurposehelmets.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Credhedz Lizard multi-purpose helmet |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,100 |
| Recall I D | 9505 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Sakar for instructions to return the helmet to Sakar for a refund in the form of a $30 gift card. Contact Sakar for prepaid postage packaging to return the helmet to them. Do not return the helmet to the retailer. Sakar is contacting all known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | Big Lots, Ollies Bargain Outlet and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from November 2020 through October 2022 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2023-01-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves three helmet models from Sakar International; Tony Hawk, Credhedz Lizard and Crayola Dry-Erase helmets. Tony Hawk multi-purpose helmets were sold in various colors and have black straps and a black buckle. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains one of the following item numbers on the top right corner: AGE251TH-GCRM, AGE251TH-NCRM, AGE251TH-BKMT, AGE251TH-BLU-T30-12, AGE251TH-RBW, AGE22SLDTH-BLK, or ACTGEAR242TH-GRN. Credhedz Lizard multi-purpose helmets are black with a green plastic lizard on the top of the helmet and have black straps and a black buckle. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains Item No. ACTGEAR241-LIZ on the top right corner. Crayola Dry-Erase multi-purpose helmets are white and have black straps and a black buckle and are sold with a five pack of markers. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains Item No. ACTGEAR242071 on the top right corner. |
| Recall Number | 23098 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Sakar at 800-592-9541 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET, email at support@sakar.com, or online at https://www.vivitar.com/pages/recalls or www.vivitar.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-01-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |