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

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.

Replace, Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through June 2014 for about $100 to $260.

Contact the company

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.