Recalls / 2017-09-25

Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

17232 · Recalled 2017-09-25 · CPSC page

Pro-Tec City Lite helmet with LED light.

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.

Hazards

The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Multisport helmets		About 4,600

Parties

Manufacturer: Pro-Tec, a division
Made in: China
Sold at: McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods, Quality Bicycle Products, Uncle Funky's Boards, other sports specialty, online at Amazon.com, ProtecB2C.com, about $60 for the Street Lite helmet.

Consumer contact

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.

More images

Pro-Tec Street Lite helmet with LED light.

Source: CPSC recall 17232. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.