SCOTT Recalls Vanish Evo Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 15080 · announced February 13, 2015 · Scott · 1,450 units affected
The product
The helmets have the brand name "SCOTT" printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the left side. For the Vanish Evo black and gray helmets, the lettering is black; for the Vanish Evo white and gray helmets, the lettering is white. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall: 2014-06/009359 through 2014-09/027210. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the back of the helmet.
The hazard
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle helmet and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer for a refund of the purchase price. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from July 2014 through December 2014 for about $200.
Consumer contact: Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365 extension 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email recall@scott-sports.com, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.