The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04189·Announced 2004-07-29

CPSC Recalls DBX and Geartec Bicycle Helmets for Safety Regulation Non-Compliance

CPSC is recalling specific DBX and Geartec bicycle helmets because they may not meet safety regulations, posing a risk of serious head injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bicycle helmets) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for theoretical hazards involving serious injury potential.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Mackarl Enterprises Inc. are recalling approximately 4,600 DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets. The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if they fall from a bicycle. The firms have not received any reports of incidents; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and feature a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. These models have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "Geartec" or "DBX" logo printed on both sides. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black, and also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides.

Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide sold the DBX Engage (VT-3) and Ravage (FX-2) model helmets from June 2003 through June 2004 for between $40 and $60. KHS Bicycles stores sold the Geartec ESPY model helmets between May 2003 and June 2003 for about $40. Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. For more information, call Mackarl toll-free at (866) 432-7832 Ext. 195 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
4,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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