Scout Kid’s Bike Helmets Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves Scout model Retrospec kid’s bike helmets. The recall was published on January 11, 2024, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 24081. The helmets fail to meet the federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury to the user. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The recall includes approximately 72,000 units in the United States and an additional 150 units in Canada.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Scout model Retrospec kid’s bike helmets in sizes XS (extra small) and S (small). The helmets were sold in the following colors and designs: Blippi, Blush, Brash Blue, Chameleon, Cool Mint, Matte Forest Green, Matte Black, Matte Navy, Matte White, Matte Burnt Orange, Matte Green, Matte Royal Blue, and Matte Whisper Pink. Each helmet was sold with a green hang tag label that lists the name “Retrospec,” the Scout brand name, and the helmet size. The word “Retrospec” or the Retrospec “R” logo appears on the right side of the helmet.

The helmets were sold at Scheels, Play it Again Sports, and independent bicycle stores nationwide, as well as online at Retrospec.com and Amazon.com, from February 2019 through March 2023. The retail price ranged between $18 and $23.

Hazard Information
The recalled helmets violate the federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. As a result, the helmets may not adequately protect a child in the event of a fall or collision, increasing the risk of head injury. The hazard is explicitly stated in the recall notice as a violation of the federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. No injuries have been reported to CPSC or the manufacturer as of the recall publication date.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. To receive a refund, consumers must destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps. After cutting the straps, consumers should mark the helmet with their initials and the current date near the Retrospec logo on the right side of the helmet. Consumers must then upload a photo of the helmet showing the cut straps, their initials, the date, and the Retrospec logo to the recall registration page at https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall. This photo serves as proof of destruction. After uploading the photo, consumers should dispose of the recalled helmet.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund from Retrospec. Consumers who complete the destruction and photo upload process as described will receive a refund for the recalled helmet. No other remedy options are specified in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Retrospec toll-free at 888-488-2369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. Additional information is available online at https://retrospec.com/pages/retrospec-scout-recall or by visiting retrospec.com and clicking on “Product Recall” at the top of the page. The recall is also listed on the Canadian recall website at https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/retrospec-scout-bicycle-helmet-recalled-due-injury-hazard.

Additional Notes
Not specified in the recall notice: model numbers, UPC codes, or specific manufacturing date ranges beyond the sale period (February 2019 through March 2023). The helmets were manufactured in China. The importer is Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, of Perris, California. No distributor information is provided in the source data.

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