If you’ve purchased a helmet from Sakar International, you may need to return it. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (referred to hereafter as the U.S. CPSC) has announced a recall for the Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets, and the Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets, which were produced by Sakar International.

According to the U.S. CPSC, these products “do not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.” If the user of the helmet crashes, it may not be able to protect its head. 33,100 units were sold at Big Lots, Ollies Bargain Outlet, and Amazon.com, among other shops.

If you have one of these products, contact Sakar International to get a free prepared package to return the item to them, as well as a $30 gift card. The official recall notice from the U.S. CPSC is below:

Name of Product: Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets, and Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets.
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.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: January 19, 2023
Units: About 33,100
Image Credits: Sakar International

 

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