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UVEX Bicycle Helmets

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: December 12, 2014 Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany Sports & Recreation Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (46800)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
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:
Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(46800)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 15045