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CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets is CPSC recall #04189, announced on July 29, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet. The remedy is consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.. Affected brands: Mackarl Enterprises Inc., KHS Bicycles Inc..
The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet.
Affected products
DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets
Recalled brands
Mackarl Enterprises Inc., KHS Bicycles Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Recall date
July 29, 2004
CPSC recall #04189 covers CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 29, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet.
The CPSC remedy for recall #04189 is consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GeartecMackarl-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Helmets-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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