CPSC recall 23-230, announced June 22, 2023, covers Sound Around Hurtle Multi-Purpose Helmet (about 1,800 units). The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability 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 Sound Around to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Recall contact: call 888-318-7953, go to pyleusa.com/ProductRecalls.aspx, or email cs@hurtleusa.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The straps are black and the white warning label on the inside of the helmet states "Renegade" in black and orange lettering.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Hurtle multi-purpose children's helmet. The helmets were sold in black, blue, pink, white and red. The helmets have the word "Renegade" on the side in white or black lettering. The straps are black and the white warning label on the inside of the helmet states "Renegade" in black and orange lettering. The helmets are sized to fit head circumferences from about seven inches to about eight inches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability 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 Sound Around to receive a full refund of the purchase price. To receive a refund consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut to the recall registration website and then dispose of the recalled helmet. Consumers who received the unit as a free promotion should dispose of the unit so that children cannot use it.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sound Around
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 23-230
- Units
- About 1,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- www.amazon.com, www.nordstrom.com, www.pyleusa.com and www.ruelala.com from September 2020 through March 2023 for about $17 and on https://pyleusa.com/ as part of a free product registration promotion for other PyleUSA sport products.
- Importer
- Sound Around Inc., of Brooklyn, New York
Recall contact information
Sound Around toll-free at 888-318-7953 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at cs@hurtleusa.com or online at https://pyleusa.com/ProductRecalls.aspx or at https://pyleusa.com/ and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
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