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Recalled Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
About 3,400
Bike USA Inc. at 800-225-2453 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday thru Friday, email at customerservice@bikeusainc.com or online at https://bikeusainc.com/helmet-recall-notice or www.bikeusainc.com and click on “Helmet Recall Notice” at the Side of the homepage.
Recall Details
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.
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.
None reported
Bike USA Inc., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Related Recalls
The bicycle's crank arms can loosen and/or detach from the crank/spindle, posing fall and injury hazards.
The helmets do not comply with the positional stability, dynamic strength of retention system, impact attenuation, and certification requirements in violation of the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
The power cord can become loose from the treadmill’s power socket, posing a fire hazard.
The zipline’s stainless-steel cable can break, posing a fall hazard.
The Stem Raiser can shift during use, causing the bicycle’s handlebar to shift unexpectantly, posing a fall hazard.
The universal joint can fail and pierce and sever the brake line, posing a crash hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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