CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
Published: December 12, 2014Recall ID: 15045Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
UVEX Bicycle Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Bicycle-Helmets-Recalled-by-UVEX-Sports |
| Title | Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520017.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Model Number XB 017 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520022.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model Number XB 022 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520025.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model Number XB 025 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520027.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Model Number XB 027 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520032.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Model Number XB 032 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520036.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Model Number XB 036 |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.XB%2520038.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Model Number XB 038 |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15045.label.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Model number location in helmet overhead |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | UVEX Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Type | Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Category I D | 68251 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 46800 |
| Recall I D | 1879 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260. |
| Recall Date | 2014-12-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15045 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |