CPSC2004-07-29
CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Mackarl Enterprises Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
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.
Affected count
4,600
Injuries reported
The firms have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GeartecMackarl-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Helmets-Don't want to check this manually?
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