Safety regulator, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Recall 04189 · Jul 29, 2004 · Mackarl Enterprises Inc.
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04189
- Date
- Jul 29, 2004
- Company
- Mackarl Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firms have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide sold the DBX Engage (VT-3) and Ravage (FX-2) model helmets, from June 2003 through June 2004, for between $40 and $60. KHS Bicycles stores sold the Geartec ESPY model helmets, between May 2003 and June 2003, for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dbx engage (vt-3), dbx ravage (fx-2), and geartec espy bicycle helmets?
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
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.