CPSC2014-12-12
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
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.
Sold at
Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260.
Affected count
46800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Replace
Products
UVEX Bicycle Helmets
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Bicycle-Helmets-Recalled-by-UVEX-SportsDon't want to check this manually?
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