Status: Recall found CPSC
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Hazard (from the official notice)
The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Retrospec for a full refund.
Hazard (from the official notice)
The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy (from the official notice)
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.
Description (from the official notice)
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.
Remedy options (from the official notice)
Refund
Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)
None reported.
Where it was sold (from the official notice)
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.
Consumer contact (from the official notice)
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.
- Product: Scout Kid's Bike Helmets
- Importer: Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, of Perris, California
- Units (from the official notice): About 72,000 (In addition, 150 in Canada)
- Manufacturer country (from the official notice): China
- Recall date: Jan 11, 2024
- Recall number: 24-081
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
