WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Sakar International has recalled three multi-use helmet models because they do not comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission positional stability and retention system requirements.
The affected models — about 33,100 units — are the Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose, Credhedz Lizard, and Crayola Dry Erase helmets. They can fail to protect in the event of a crash, and consumers should stop using them.
Consumers can contact Sakar to arrange a free return and refund in the form of a $30 gift card: 800-592-9541 9 a.m.-noon EST, email at support@sakar.com, or online here and here and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Sakar is also contacting all known purchasers. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The Tony Hawk helmets were sold in various colors and have black straps and black buckle. The white warning label on the inside contains one of the following item numbers on the top right corner: AGE251TH-GCRM, AGE251TH-NCRM, AGE251TH-BKMT, AGE251TH-BLU-T30-12, AGE251TH-RBW, AGE22SLDTH-BLK, or ACTGEAR242TH-GRN.
Credhedz Lizard multi-purpose helmets are black with a green plastic lizard on the top of the helmet and have black straps and a black buckle. The white warning label on the inside contains Item No. ACTGEAR241-LIZ on the top right corner.
Crayola Dry-Erase multi-purpose helmets are white and have black straps and a black buckle and are sold with a five pack of markers. The white warning label on the inside contains Item No. ACTGEAR242071 on the top right corner.
The helmets were sold at Big Lots, Ollies Bargain Outlet, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from November 2020 through October 2022 for about $30.
More information: CPSC recall notice.
