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

Date: December 12, 2014
Company: Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Uvex Sports GmbH & Co. KG, Germany has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report