Specialized Bicycle Helmets

CPSC Recall #08-138 — December 17, 2007

Recall #08-138 Date: December 17, 2007 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Specialized Bicycle Helmets

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycles, of Morgan Hill, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Specialized Bicycle Helmets. The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. Name of Product: Specialized Bicycle HelmetsUnits: About 3,000Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycles, of Morgan Hill, Calif.Hazard: The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves the Specialized helmets, model 2D. Model "2D" is printed on the sides of the helmet in the rear. The helmets were sold for men and women in matte black, white, silver, blue, pink, and team colors.Sold by: Specialized through its authorized retailers and online stores between July 2007 and October 2007 for about $200.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled helmet immediately and return it to an Authorized Specialized Retailer to receive a free replacement or a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.specialized.com.  

Hazard

The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled helmet immediately and return it to an Authorized Specialized Retailer to receive a free replacement or a full refund.

Units Affected

About 3,000

Sold At

Specialized through its authorized retailers and online stores between July 2007 and October 2007 for about $200.

Manufacturer

Specialized Bicycles, of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Manufactured In

China