Bike USA Recalls Punisher Cycling Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 23706 · announced October 27, 2022 · Bike · 3,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets. The helmets were sold in multiple colors; white, black, red, blue, pink/black, green and orange. They have black straps and a black buckle. "Punisher" is printed on the sides of the helmet. A white label on the inside of the helmet contains the Ref/Lot# 2020TC015 or 2020TC025.
The hazard
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of the U.S. 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bike USA Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumers should not return the helmet to online retailers. Bike USA Inc. will contact all known purchasers. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Online at www.amazon.com, www.Fingerhut.com, www.Kmart.com, www.Sears.com, www.Overstock.com, www.Kohls.com, www.Walmart.com and premium incentive companies from July 2020 through December 2021 for between $26 and $30.
Consumer contact: Bike USA Inc. at 800-225-2453 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday thru Friday, email at customerservice@bikeusainc.com or online at https://bikeusainc.com/helmet-recall-notice or www.bikeusainc.com and click on "Helmet Recall Notice" at the Side of the homepage.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.