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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 6, 2012Serious
Bicycle Helmets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency says to stop using it immediately.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Triple Eight at (516) 883-8889 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.triple8.com
The product
The recalled items are multi-purpose helmets also sold for use as bicycle helmets. Little Tricky helmets are marketed for children and youth, and feature a large Little Tricky logo on both sides of the helmet. They come in one size and in black, white, pink and green. Triple Eight S/M EPS Liner helmets feature a hard black inner EPS foam liner and come in black, white, bone, blue and army green. Sector 9 S/M EPS Liner helmets feature the same EPS liner and come in gray, white, black, blue and green. Both the Triple Eight and Sector 9 helmets have an interior label indicating the size "S/M" for small/medium and a manufacture date indicated as month/year (ex. APR/2011). Only Triple Eight and Sector 9 size "S/M" EPS Liner helmets are affected.
Details
- Units affected
- About 30,400
- Recall date
- January 6, 2012
- Brand
- Triple Eight Distribution, Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Bicycle and sports stores and other retailers nationwide and online from August 2006 through November 2011 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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