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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Agency Publication Date: September 25, 2017
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Summary

Pro-Tec is recalling approximately 4,600 City Lite and Street Lite adult multisport helmets because the chin strap buckle can fail to meet federal safety standards. This defect can prevent the helmet from staying properly secured during an impact, increasing the risk of head injury. The affected helmets were sold in sizes S, M, L, and XL at specialty sports stores and online through Amazon and Pro-Tec's website between February 2016 and January 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using these helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.

Risk

The plastic buckle on the chin strap can fail to remain fastened during an accident or fall. If the buckle breaks or releases unexpectedly, the helmet may come off, leaving the user without head protection during an impact.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the inside of your helmet for a label that identifies it as a Pro-Tec "City Lite" or "Street Lite" model.
  2. Locate the date code printed on the EPS liner inside the helmet; affected units have a code in the format MM/DD/YYYY-090EO.
  3. Inspect the chin strap buckle for the markings "ERGO-LOK" and the "UTX D-FLEX" logo to confirm it is the recalled part.
  4. Verify that the helmet has two vent holes in the back, with the left vent hole containing either an LED light or a plastic insert.
  5. Immediately stop using any helmet identified as part of this recall.
  6. Contact Pro-Tec at 844-368-3695 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.protecbrand.com and click on 'CPSC Safety Recall' to arrange for a return and full refund.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions or need additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.

Contact: Pro-Tec toll-free at 844-368-3695 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.protecbrand.com and click on CPSC Safety Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Pro-Tec City Lite Adult Multisport Helmet
Model:
City Lite
Lot Numbers:
MM/DD/YYYY-090EO
Date Ranges: Sold February 2016 through January 2017
Product: Pro-Tec Street Lite Adult Multisport Helmet
Model:
Street Lite
Lot Numbers:
MM/DD/YYYY-090EO
Date Ranges: Sold February 2016 through January 2017

Product Images

Pro-Tec City Lite helmet with LED light.

Pro-Tec City Lite helmet with LED light.

Pro-Tec City Lite helmet label.

Pro-Tec City Lite helmet label.

Pro-Tec Street Lite helmet with LED light.

Pro-Tec Street Lite helmet with LED light.

Pro-Tec Street Lite helmet label.

Pro-Tec Street Lite helmet label.

Pro-Tec helmet buckle close up

Pro-Tec helmet buckle close up

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17232
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Sold By: McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods, Quality Bicycle Products, Uncle Funky's Boards, and other sports specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ProtecB2C.com from February 2016 through January 2017 for about $80 for the City Lite helmet, and about $60 for the Street Lite helmet.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 4,600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Pro-Tec toll-free at 844-368-3695 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.protecbrand.com and click on CPSC Safety Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: September 25, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response