CPSCGeneral Alert

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

Name: Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
Brand: Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
SKU: CPSC-15045
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmUvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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