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Product Recall
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
Model Number XB 017
UVEX Bicycle Helmets
Recall Date: December 12th, 2014
Type: Bicycle Helmets
Units: 46,800
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.
Remedies: Replace
Refund
Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.
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.
Images:
Model Number XB 017
Model Number XB 022
Model Number XB 025
Model Number XB 027
Model Number XB 032
Model Number XB 036
Model Number XB 038
Model number location in helmet overhead
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.Injuries:
None reported.
Manufacturers:
Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Retailers:
Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260.
