Many used items are great, but regulatory agency says buyers should watch out for damage, recalls and bans

The three things Lee said buyers need to check for are an item’s condition, whether it has any recalls and if it is banned in Canada.

For instance, Lee said, a used helmet could have hidden internal damage from a previous accident without showing any cracks on the outside. In that case, Lee said buyers’ best bet is to ask the item’s seller about its history and hope they are honest.