Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 72,000 (In addition, 150 in Canada) units
Recall No. 24-081 Published January 11, 2024

Scout Kid's Bike Helmets

The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard. sold at T Scheels, Play it Again Sports, and independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at Retrospec.com and Amazon.com from February 2019 – March 2023 for $18 to $23.

Recalled Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmet (Black)
What you are looking at

Recalled Scout model Retrospec kid's bike helmet (Black)

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 72,000 (In addition, 150 in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atT Scheels, Play it Again Sports, and independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at Retrospec.com and Amazon.com
Sales periodFebruary 2019 – March 2023
Price$18 to $23

How to reach the firm

Phone
888-488-2369
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday

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