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Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Recall 23-098 · January 19, 2023 · Sakar

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Sakar for instructions to return the helmet to Sakar for a refund in the form of a $30 gift card. Contact Sakar for prepaid postage packaging to return the helmet to them. Do not return the helmet to the retailer. Sakar is contacting all known purchasers.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-098 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 19, 2023
Brand
Sakar
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets
Hazard
Risk of Head Injury
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 33,100
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 19, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves three helmet models from Sakar International; Tony Hawk, Credhedz Lizard and Crayola Dry-Erase helmets. Tony Hawk multi-purpose helmets were sold in various colors and have black straps and a black buckle. The white warning label on the inside of the helmet 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 of the helmet 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 of the helmet contains Item No. ACTGEAR242071 on the top right corner.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets · About 33,100 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Tony Hawk multi-purpose helmet
Recalled Tony Hawk multi-purpose helmet
Recalled Crayola Dry-Erase helmet
Recalled Crayola Dry-Erase helmet
Recalled Crayola Dry-Erase helmet
Recalled Crayola Dry-Erase helmet
Recalled Credhedz Lizard multi-purpose helmet
Recalled Credhedz Lizard multi-purpose helmet

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Big Lots, Ollies Bargain Outlet and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from November 2020 through October 2022 for about $30.; Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey.

Consumer contact

Sakar at 800-592-9541 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET, 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.

Recall history and context

Sakar appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sakar recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk Multi-Purpose Helmets (About 33,100 units). This recall involves three helmet models from Sakar International; Tony Hawk, Credhedz Lizard and Crayola Dry-Erase helmets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Head Injury.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Sakar for instructions to return the helmet to Sakar for a refund in the form of a $30 gift card. Contact Sakar for prepaid postage packaging to return the helmet to them. Do not return the helmet to the retailer. Sakar is contacting all known purchasers.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 19, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.