Status: Recall found CPSC
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Hazard (from the official notice)
The recalled helmets were incorrectly advertised and marketed for children aged 2 years or older.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund.
Hazard (from the official notice)
The recalled helmets were incorrectly advertised and marketed for children aged 2 years or older. However, the recalled helmets do not comply with minimum safety requirements for children younger than 5 and pose a risk of head injury to those children.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund.
Description (from the official notice)
This recall involves Bee Free-branded children's multi-purpose helmets which can be used for multiple sports. The helmets were sold in size small, fitting head circumference from 48 cm to 53 cm (18.9 to 21.2 inches). The helmets were sold in yellow with black straps and black clip. Bee Free is printed on the back of the helmets. Model RPBFHYS is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. S for small is printed on another label also on the inside of the helmet. Only the small-sized helmets are included in this recall.
Remedy options (from the official notice)
Refund
Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Where it was sold (from the official notice)
Online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com, Homedepot.com and Walmart.com from May 2020 through January 2021 for about $16.
Consumer contact (from the official notice)
SmartPool collect at 609-212-0221 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at jcieri@smartpool.com or online at www.spqbrands.com and click on the Support tab for more information.
- Product: Bee Free Children's Helmets
- Brand: Shenzhen Haochen Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
- Importer: SmartPool LLC., of Lakewood, N.J.
- Units (from the official notice): About 480
- Manufacturer country (from the official notice): China
- Recall date: Feb 24, 2021
- Recall number: 21-088
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
