Independent recall search Not a government website Verify instructions at the issuing-agency source
CPSC source record The recalled helmets do not comply with the positi Ongoing

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

Recall Date: 2023-01-19 Recalling Firm: Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey Record Ref: 9505

FINDARECALL QUICK READ

What this record tells you

This CPSC record concerns Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury and names Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey
  • Classification: The recalled helmets do not comply with the positi
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2023-01-19
Best identifiers to check for a CPSC record

Compare model, item/style number, serial range, manufacturing date, importer, retailer, color, and other physical identifiers listed in the notice.

A CPSC photograph may show only one variation, so use the model/serial information and remedy instructions as the stronger match.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: 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.. 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.

How to Check Whether Your Product Matches

A matching product name or photograph is not enough by itself. Compare every identifier available on your item or packaging with the official notice.

  1. Confirm the full product and brand or recalling-firm name.
  2. Compare package size, color, flavor, model, style, or configuration when listed.
  3. Check UPC, lot, batch, serial, date code, recall number, or USDA establishment number.
  4. Review the recall date and distribution information without assuming every seller is listed.
  5. Open the official CPSC source below and follow its current instructions.

If a required identifier is missing, contact the recalling company or issuing agency through the official notice rather than guessing.

Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

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.. 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.

Distribution & Affected States

Nationwide retail and online distribution

Source-Provided Product Images

Product image supplied with the source record for Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Product image supplied with the source record for Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Product image supplied with the source record for Sakar International Recalls Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Image limitation: An image may show only one package, color, size, or model. Do not use a photograph alone to decide whether your product is affected.

Verify With the Issuing Agency

This record was last updated in our index on 2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC. Because recall enforcement statuses and instructions evolve, always verify details directly with the issuing government agency.

Open CPSC Source Record →

Record Transparency

Issuing agency
CPSC
Source ID
9505
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC
Official source
Open issuing-agency record