Following is the official release from UVEX Sport and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.
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.
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
