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Recall 04189 — DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2004-07-29

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
04189
Date of alert
2004-07-29
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GeartecMackarl-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle

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