Bike USA Recalls Punisher Cycling Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 23706 · Oct 27, 2022 · Bike USA
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23706
- Date
- Oct 27, 2022
- Company
- Bike USA
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets. The helmets were sold in multiple colors; white, black, red, blue, pink/black, green and orange. They have black straps and a black buckle. "Punisher" is printed on the sides of the helmet. A white label on the inside of the helmet contains the Ref/Lot# 2020TC015 or 2020TC025.
What can happen
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of the U.S. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bike USA Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumers should not return the helmet to online retailers. Bike USA Inc. will contact all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at www.amazon.com, www.Fingerhut.com, www.Kmart.com, www.Sears.com, www.Overstock.com, www.Kohls.com, www.Walmart.com and premium incentive companies from July 2020 through December 2021 for between $26 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled punisher adult cycling helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bike USA Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumers should not return the helmet to online retailers. Bike USA Inc. will contact all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of the U.S. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.