CPSC recall 22-185, announced July 14, 2022, covers Sakar International Tony Hawk Silver Helmets (about 12,655 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Sakar for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a $40 Walmart gift card. Recall contact: call 800-592-9541, go to www.vivitar.com/pages/recalls, or email support@sakar.com.
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The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains the Item No.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmets. The helmets are silver with black straps and a black buckle. Tony Hawk's signature is printed on the outside of the helmet. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet contains the Item No. AGE2515STH-SIL on the top right corner. These Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmets were also provided as replacement helmets for Sarkar Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmets in March 2022 and now themselves are being recalled. Sakar will contact consumers who received the replacement helmet as a remedy.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Sakar for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a $40 Walmart gift card. Consumers should not return the helmet to Walmart and should contact Sakar for the gift card and to facilitate returns using prepaid postage packaging. Walmart will contact all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sakar International
- Manufacturer
- Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 22-185
- Units
- About 12,655
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from March 2022 through June 2022 for about $30.
Recall contact information
Sakar at 800-592-9541 anytime, email at support@sakar.com, or online at https://www.vivitar.com/pages/recalls or www.vivitar.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
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