CPSC recall · Reported May 18, 2023
Cycle Force Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event …
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Ventura Safety Adult Bike Helmets in size Medium (M), fitting a head….
Cycle Force Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 18, 2023. Reason: The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the CPSC federal safety stand…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Cycle Force for …. Verify recall #23759 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the CPSC federal safety stand….
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- May 18, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23759 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 Ventura Safety Adult Bike Helmets in size Medium (M), fitting a head circumference of about 21¼ to 22¾ inches, with model numbers 731434, 731436, 733192 or 733194. The model numbers are located on a manufacturer sticker inside the helmets. The recalled helmets were sold in white carbon, neon yellow and white/pink and white/orange color combinations. The helmets have a removable black visor, black straps and a black buckle. Ventura is written on the front of the helmet visor and on the left and right sides of the helmet. A factory production sticker is also located inside the helmet with a product code beginning with S-166 followed by the month/year of production (from October 2017 through January 2023).
Reason for recall
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the 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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Cycle Force for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, complete the form at www.bikeaidonline.com/recall-ventura-sport-helmet, email photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to bikeaid@cyclefg.com to prove destruction, and then dispose of the recalled helmet. Cycle Force is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23759 |
| Date reported | May 18, 2023 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,750 |
| 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 contact Cycle Force for a full refund. To receive a refund, cons…
- Check the recall number (23759) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- 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.
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