Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany · Recalled
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
The anchor for the helmet's chinstrap can fail, causing the helmets to slide off the head, posing a head injury hazard. The bicycle helmets also do not comply with the impact requirements of the CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
- Units
- 46800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100–$260
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves seven models of UVEX helmets. The helmets come in a variety of colors with different colored chin straps. The helmets have a model number inside the helmet under the fitting pad on the top right side. The affected helmet model numbers are XB017, XB022, XB025, XB027, XB032, XB036 and XB038.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260.
- Product type
- Bicycle Helmets
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.
UVEX Sports Inc. toll-free at (844) 767-0656 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.uvex-sports.us and click on "Recall" for more information.
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 DEC 12 2014; last revised JAN 06 2015.
