CPSC recall 17-232, announced September 25, 2017, covers Pro-Tec Multisport helmets (about 4,600 units). The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund. Recall contact: call 844-368-3695, or go to www.protecbrand.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pro-Tec
- Manufacturer
- Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 17-232
- Units
- About 4,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Recall contact information
Pro-Tec toll-free at 844-368-3695 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.protecbrand.com and click on CPSC Safety Recall for more information.
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