Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
The recalled product is Ventura Safety Adult Bike Helmets in size Medium (M), fitting a head circumference of about 21¾ to 22¼ inches, with model numbers 731434, 731436, 733192 or 733194.
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Potential Risks or Issues
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the 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.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
None reported.
About the Recall
The recalled helmets were sold in white carbon, neon yellow and white/pink and white/orange color combinations. The helmets have a removable black visor, black straps and a black buckle. Ventura is written on the front of the helmet visor and on the left and right sides of the helmet. A factory production sticker is also located inside the helmet with a product code beginning with S-166 followed by the month/year of production (from October 2017 through January 2023).
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The model numbers are located on a manufacturer sticker inside the helmets. The product code beginning with S-166 followed by the month/year of production (from October 2017 through January 2023) is also located inside the helmet.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 1,750 units are affected.
Affected Batch/Date Range
The helmets were sold from October 2017 through January 2023.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor is Messingschlager USA LLC, dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled helmets were sold at Home Depot, JCPenney, Kohls, Play It Again Sports, and independent sports and bicycle stores nationwide and online at InGearOutfitters.com, Walmart.com and Amazon.com.
Where was This Manufactured?
The helmets were manufactured in China.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Cycle Force for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, complete the form at www.bikeaidonline.com/recall-ventura-sport-helmet, email photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to bikeaid@cyclefg.com to prove destruction, and then dispose of the recalled helmet. Cycle Force is contacting all purchasers directly.
Remedy Process
Consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, complete the form at www.bikeaidonline.com/recall-ventura-sport-helmet, email photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to bikeaid@cyclefg.com to prove destruction, and then dispose of the recalled helmet.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Cycle Force toll-free at 877-245-3243 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at bikeaid@cyclefg.com or online at www.bikeaidonline.com/recall-ventura-sport-helmet or www.bikeaidonline.com and click on “RECALLS” at the top of the page.
Regulatory Compliance
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirement of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victm?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Cycle Force for a full refund.
Final Thought
It is important to be aware of product recalls and take action to protect yourself and your family. If you have purchased one of the recalled Ventura Adult Bike Helmets, it is crucial that you follow the proper steps for returning the product and receiving a full refund.
