CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle
CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Why was CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Contact: 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets
- Company
- Mackarl Enterprises Inc., of City of Industry, Calif., KHS Bicycles Inc., of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
- Quantity
- 4,600
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 29, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- The firms have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.