Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Active Recall Announced September 25, 2017 CPSC #17232

Quick answer

Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury is CPSC recall #17232, announced on September 25, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Pro-Tec City Lite and Pro-Tec Street Lite adult multisport helmets. The helmets have chin straps secured by plastic buckles and were sold in sizes S, M, L, and XL. The same buckle was used on all sizes of both helmets. The buckle bears the markings "ERGO-LOK" and the "UTX D-FLEX" logo. A label on the inside of the helmet reads "Pro-Tec City Lite" or "Pro-Tec Street Lite." The recalled helmets have a date code inside on the EPS liner in the format MM/DD/YYYY-090EO. There are two vent holes in the back of the helmet. The left vent hole has either an LED light or a plastic insert. The City Lite helmet was sold in rubber black and gloss white, and the Street Lite helmet was sold in rubber black, rubber red and gloss white. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to pro-tec for a full refund.. Affected brand: Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports.

Hazard

This recall involves Pro-Tec City Lite and Pro-Tec Street Lite adult multisport helmets. The helmets have chin straps secured by plastic buckles and were sold in sizes S, M, L, and XL. The same buckle was used on all sizes of both helmets. The buckle bears the markings "ERGO-LOK" and the "UTX D-FLEX" logo. A label on the inside of the helmet reads "Pro-Tec City Lite" or "Pro-Tec Street Lite." The recalled helmets have a date code inside on the EPS liner in the format MM/DD/YYYY-090EO. There are two vent holes in the back of the helmet. The left vent hole has either an LED light or a plastic insert. The City Lite helmet was sold in rubber black and gloss white, and the Street Lite helmet was sold in rubber black, rubber red and gloss white.

Affected products

Multisport helmets

Recalled brands

Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.

Recall date

September 25, 2017

Categories

Multisport helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17232?

CPSC recall #17232 covers Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 25, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Pro-Tec City Lite and Pro-Tec Street Lite adult multisport helmets. The helmets have chin straps secured by plastic buckles and were sold in sizes S, M, L, and XL. The same buckle was used on all sizes of both helmets. The buckle bears the markings "ERGO-LOK" and the "UTX D-FLEX" logo. A label on the inside of the helmet reads "Pro-Tec City Lite" or "Pro-Tec Street Lite." The recalled helmets have a date code inside on the EPS liner in the format MM/DD/YYYY-090EO. There are two vent holes in the back of the helmet. The left vent hole has either an LED light or a plastic insert. The City Lite helmet was sold in rubber black and gloss white, and the Street Lite helmet was sold in rubber black, rubber red and gloss white.

What is the remedy for recall #17232?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17232 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to pro-tec for a full refund.. 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 Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets 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/2017/Pro-Tec-Recalls-Multisport-Helmets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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