Recalls / 2020-08-12
Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
20165 · Recalled 2020-08-12 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Active Brand AS Sweet Protection-branded Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr. and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets. The Ripper Jr. and Ripper MIPS Jr. helmets were sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 48 cm to 53 cm (18.9 to 20.9 inches). The Ripper MIPS helmet was sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 53 cm to 61 cm (20.9 to 24.0 inches). The helmets were sold in matte colors: black, white, blue, gray, green, pink and purple. "Sweet Protection" is printed on the side of the helmets. All helmets have the manufacturing date printed inside the helmet with 2019 as the production year and a number between 9 and 12 as the production month. The model name is printed on a label on the rear back side of the helmet. The bicycle helmets are tested and certified according to the European standard for bicycle helmets, EN1078 and were only meant to be sold in the European market.
Hazards
Reported injuries
Remedy
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Protection brand Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr., and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets | About 300 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Active Brands AS
- Importer
- Active Brands NA, of Broomfield, Colo.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Evo, Rogers Ski, Sport sporting goods stores in California, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, online at Expert Voice Pro Purchase (www.expertvoice.com), $90.
Consumer contact
Active Brands AS at 800-364-4385 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at orders.na@activebrands.com or online at www.sweetprotection.com, and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 20165. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.