Sweet Protection brand Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr., and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Active Brands is recalling Sweet Protection-branded bicycle helmets because they do not meet U.S. federal safety standards for bicycle helmets, which creates a risk of head injury. The recall involves three models: Ripper Jr. and Ripper MIPS Jr. helmets (fitting head sizes 48–53 cm) and Ripper MIPS helmets (fitting head sizes 53–61 cm). All recalled helmets were manufactured in 2019, come in matte colors including black, white, blue, gray, green, pink, and purple, and have "Sweet Protection" printed on the side with the model name on a label on the back.
Consumers who own these helmets should immediately stop using them. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should return the helmets to the store where they were purchased or contact Active Brands/Sweet Protection for a full refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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