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

Active Recall Announced December 12, 2014 CPSC #15045

Quick answer

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury is CPSC recall #15045, announced on December 12, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the helmets and contact uvex for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.. Affected brand: Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

UVEX Bicycle Helmets

Recalled brands

Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Remedy

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

Recall date

December 12, 2014

Categories

Bicycle Helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15045?

CPSC recall #15045 covers Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 12, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #15045?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15045 is consumers should stop using the helmets and contact uvex for a free compliant helmet or a refund of the purchase price.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Bicycle-Helmets-Recalled-by-UVEX-Sports. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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