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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1995-04-24

CPSC, PTI Announce Recall Of Jaguar Bike Helmets

Is my product affected?

  • Brand Toys R Us
  • Brand Target
  • Brand PTI

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Protective Technologies International Inc. is recalling 25,000 Jaguar bicycle helmets, model 3060, that were sold at Toys 'R' Us and Target Stores between September 1994 and January 1995 for $23.00 to $25.00. The white plastic helmets with 20 vent holes, a white plastic visor, black straps, and bright orange and yellow decals failed the manufacturer's head impact tests and may not prevent injuries. Helmets manufactured since February 1995 with a 1995 date sticker and QC sticker inside are not affected.

Consumers who own affected helmets should call PTI at (800) 515-0074 to receive a UPS tag to return the helmet. PTI will send consumers a new helmet that meets safety standards.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Laceration

Details from the source

April 24, 1995 Release # 95-107 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Protective Technologies International Inc. (PTI) of Yonkers, N.Y., is recalling 25,000 Jaguar bicycle helmets, model 3060. The helmet liners failed the manufacturer's head impact tests and may not prevent injuries.Jaguar white plastic helmets have 20 vent holes on the front, top and sides, a white plastic visor on the front, and black head and chin straps. The helmet is decorated with bright orange and yellow decals. A blue, square PTI label appears on the back of the helmet. The helmets were sold nationwide for $23.00 to $25.00 exclusively at Toys 'R' Us and Target Stores from September 1994 to January 1995. PTI Jaguar helmets manufactured since February 1995 which have a 1995 date sticker and a QC sticker inside are not affected by this recall.Consumers who own affected helmets should call PTI at (800) 515-0074 to receive a UPS tag to return the helmet to the company. PTI will send consumers a new helmet that meets safety standards

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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