Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-12-12 · 15045
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
15045
Date
2014-12-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
UVEX Bicycle Helmets
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Retailer(s)
Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260.
Country of manufacture
Germany
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.