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CPSC2023-05-18

Cycle Force Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

Messingschlager USA LLC, dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa

Product photos

Recalled Ventura helmet model number 731434 in white carbon
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 731434 in white carbon
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 731434 in white carbon (rear view)
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 731434 in white carbon (rear view)
Recalled Ventura helmet model 731436 in neon yellow
Recalled Ventura helmet model 731436 in neon yellow
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 733192 in white/orange
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 733192 in white/orange
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 733194 in white/pink
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 733194 in white/pink
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 733194 in white/pink (rear view)
Recalled Ventura helmet model number 733194 in white/pink (rear view)
Sticker inside helmet shows model number (731434, 731436, 733192 or 733194)
Sticker inside helmet shows model number (731434, 731436, 733192 or 733194)
Sticker inside helmet shows production month/year (October 2017 through January 2023)
Sticker inside helmet shows production month/year (October 2017 through January 2023)
Hazard

The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Cycle Force for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, complete the form at www.bikeaidonline.com/recall-ventura-sport-helmet, email photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to bikeaid@cyclefg.com to prove destruction, and then dispose of the recalled helmet. Cycle Force is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Home Depot, JCPenney, Kohls, Play It Again Sports, and independent sports and bicycle stores nationwide and online at InGearOutfitters.com, Walmart.com and Amazon.com from October 2017 through January 2023 for about $40.
Affected count
About 1,750
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ventura Adult Bike Helmets
Consumer contact
Cycle Force toll-free at 877-245-3243 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at bikeaid@cyclefg.com or online at www.bikeaidonline.com/recall-ventura-sport-helmet or www.bikeaidonline.com and click on "RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Cycle-Force-Recalls-Adult-Bike-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Recall-Alert

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