UVEX Bicycle Helmets
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. [Learn More]
46,800 units were affected by this recall.
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury
Model Number XB 017. Model Number XB 022
UVEX Bicycle Helmets Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Recall Date | 12/12/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1879 |
| Recall Number | 15045 |
| Product Type | 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. |
| Injuries | None reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should stop using the helmets and contact UVEX for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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 Updated | 01/06/2015 |
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