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Product Recall Number: 08-138

Why was Specialized Bicycle Helmets recalled?

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.

Specialized Bicycle Helmets
Here's product recall specific data for Specialized Bicycle Helmets.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-138

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 3,000

  • Incidents: 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.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Specialized Bicycles, of Morgan Hill, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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