SKE Outdoors Recalls Kids Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
What's being recalled
TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets
Units: About 860
This recall involves the TurboSke Kids Toddler bike helmets. The recalled helmets were sold in size small (S), fitting head circumference from about 19 inches to 20 inches. The helmets were sold in lime green, mint blue, black, magenta pink, purple and orange colors. "TurboSke" is printed on the front and back of the helmet. The model FX010 is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. Only size small helmets are included in this recall.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
RefundReplace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kids bike helmets and return them free of charge to SKE Outdoors for a full refund or free replacement helmet.
How to contact the company
SKE Outdoors toll-free at 888-761-2989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.skeoutdoors.com and view the press release at the bottom of the main page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21193, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.