Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-12-12). Hazards: impact injury, injury. Models: XB017, XB022, XB025, XB027, XB032, XB036…. About 46,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15045 |
| Published | 2014-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-06 |
| Product category | Bicycle Helmets |
| Products | UVEX Bicycle Helmets |
| Firm named in the title | UVEX Sports |
| Firms | Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 46,800 |
| Model numbers | XB017, XB022, XB025, XB027, XB032, XB036, XB038 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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