Geartec/Mackarl · Recalled
CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle.
- Units
- 4,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40–$60
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet.
The file
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide sold the DBX Engage (VT-3) and Ravage (FX-2) model helmets, from June 2003 through June 2004, for between $40 and $60. KHS Bicycles stores sold the Geartec ESPY model helmets, between May 2003 and June 2003, for about $40.
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- KHS Bicycles Inc., of Rancho Dominguez, Calif., Mackarl Enterprises Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Incident log
The firms have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
For more information, call Mackarl toll-free at (866) 432-7832 Ext. 195 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 29 2004; last revised MAR 05 2025.
