Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 24, 2021
Bee Free Children's Helmets Recall: Risk of Head Injury for Ages 2-4
Bee Free children's helmets sold in small sizes (head circumference 48-53 cm) pose head injury risk for children aged 2-4. Consumers should stop using and get a refund.
The recalled helmets were incorrectly advertised and marketed for children aged 2 years or older. However, the recalled helmets do not comply with minimum safety requirements for children younger than 5 and pose a risk of head injury to those children.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Bee Free children's multi-purpose helmets sold in small sizes (head circumference 48-53 cm) are recalled because they don't meet safety standards for children under 5 and could cause head injuries. Parents of children aged 2-4 should stop using these helmets immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2904-bee-free-children-s-helmets-recall-risk-of-head-injury.
“Bee Free Children's Helmets Recall: Risk of Head Injury for Ages 2-4.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2904-bee-free-children-s-helmets-recall-risk-of-head-injury. Based on CPSC recall #9006 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/SmartPool-Recalls-Childrens-Multi-Purpose-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 24, 2021, that SmartPool is recalling Bee Free-branded children's multi-purpose helmets due to the risk of head injury. The agency stated the helmets do not meet safety requirements for children under age 5 despite being marketed for ages 2 and older.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Bee Free
Model: RPBFHYS
Size: Small (fits head circumference 48 cm to 53 cm / 18.9 to 21.2 inches)
Color/Features: Yellow with black straps and black clip; "Bee Free" printed on back; "S" printed on inside label
Sold at: Amazon.com, Lowes.com, Homedepot.com, Walmart.com from May 2020 through January 2021
What to do
Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund. Contact details include collecting at 609-212-0221 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at jcieri@smartpool.com or online at www.spqbrands.com.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the recalled helmets were incorrectly advertised and marketed for children aged 2 years or older but do not comply with minimum safety requirements for children younger than 5. This non-compliance poses a risk of head injury to those children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include SAMIT Youth Helmets Recalled: Risk of Serious Head Injury or Death (2026-02-19), Outdoor Master Children's Helmets Recalled for Head Injury Risk in Crashes (2025-11-26), and Victgoal Bicycle Helmets Recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury (2026-09-10).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for helmets with 'Bee Free' printed on the back, yellow color with black straps and clip, and model RPBFHYS on the inside label. Small sizes (head circumference 48-53 cm) are recalled.
Brand
Bee Free
Product
Bee Free Children's Helmets
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled helmets if your child is between 2 and 4 years old.
Contact SmartPool
Reach out to SmartPool for a full refund to resolve the issue.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund.
Take action
Contact Bee Free
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bee Free to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9006 — Bee Free Children's Helmets Recall: Risk of Head Injury for Ages 2-4
Hello,
I own a Bee Free Children's Helmets Recall: Risk of Head Injury for Ages 2-4 that is covered by recall 9006 from Bee Free.
The official recall notice states: Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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