Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8878.
This recall involves Active Brand AS Sweet Protection-branded Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr. and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets. The Ripper Jr. and Ripper MIPS Jr. helmets were sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 48 cm to 53 cm (18.9 to 20.9 inches). The Ripper MIPS helmet was sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 53 cm to 61 cm (20.9 to 24.0 inches). The helmets were sold in matte colors: black, white, blue, gray, green, pink and purple. "Sweet Protection" is printed on the side of the helmets. All helmets have the manufacturing date printed inside the helmet with 2019 as the production year and a number between 9 and 12 as the production month. The model name is printed on a label on the rear back side of the helmet. The bicycle helmets are tested and certified according to the European standard for bicycle helmets, EN1078 and were only meant to be sold in the European market.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8878.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return to the store where sold or contact Active Brands/Sweet Protection for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Evo And Rogers Ski And Sport Sporting Goods Stores In California, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington And Wyoming And Online At Expert Voice Pro Purchase (www.expertvoice.com) From February 2020 Through June 2020 For Between $50 And $90. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8878.
Active Brands AS at 800-364-4385 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at orders.na@activebrands.com or online at www.sweetprotection.com, and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Evo And Rogers Ski And Sport Sporting Goods Stores In California, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington And Wyoming And Online At Expert Voice Pro Purchase (www.expertvoice.com) From February 2020 Through June 2020 For Between $50 And $90. Recall FAQ
Evo And Rogers Ski And Sport Sporting Goods Stores In California, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington And Wyoming And Online At Expert Voice Pro Purchase (www.expertvoice.com) From February 2020 Through June 2020 For Between $50 And $90. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury. The notice was published on August 12, 2020 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 300 units are potentially affected.