Retrospec Scout Bicycle Helmet recalled due to injury hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Retrospec for a full refund
Affected products
This recall involves kid’s Retrospec Scout model bicycle helmets in size XS and S. The helmets were sold in the following colours 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
- 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 appear on the right side of the helmet.
Issue
The helmet may not protect the child during a fall or crash, posing a risk of a head injury.
As of December 28, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injury. In the United States, the company has received no reports of incidents and no reports of injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmet and contact Retrospec for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Retrospec by telephone toll-free at 1-888-488-2369 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST Monday to Friday, or online.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Retrospec.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 150 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and about 72,000 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from February 2019 to March 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Distributor
Xander Bicycle Corp dba Retrospec
Perris
California
UNITED STATES
Retailer
Amazon.ca
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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