Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Dec 12, 2014, 10:54 ET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recall Summary

Name of Product: UVEX Bicycle Helmets

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: Refund, Replace

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.

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Recall Details

Units: 46,800

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet ora 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.

Manufacturer: Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Manufactured in: Germany

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