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CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2017

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

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

Recall #
17232
Affected scope
About 4,600
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Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. recalled This recall involves Pro-Tec City Lite and Pro-Tec Street Lite adult multisport helmets. ….

Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury was recalled by Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. in September 25, 2017. Reason: The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec f…. Verify recall #17232 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17232 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 17232
Date reported September 25, 2017
Date initiated September 25, 2017
Recalling firm Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Affected scope About 4,600
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.. Units affected: About 4,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 25, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17232.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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