Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
Why was Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price. Contact: 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.
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
- UVEX Bicycle Helmets
- Company
- Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
- Quantity
- 46800
- Sold at
- Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260.
- Recall date
- December 12, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.