Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-09-25 · 17232
Hazards
The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
Recall
Number
17232
Date
2017-09-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Multisport helmets
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Retailer(s)
McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods, Quality Bicycle Products, Uncle Funky's Boards, and other sports specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ProtecB2C.com from February 2016 through January 2017 for about $80 for the City Lite helmet, and about $60 for the Street Lite helmet.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.