CPSC, Geartec/Mackarl Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
CPSC recall 04189. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
CPSC recall 04189 has the recall date 29 Jul 2004. The notice names the firm Mackarl Enterprises. The recall has about 4,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Helmets & Helmet Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firms have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,600 |
| Description | The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet. |
| Product | DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets, 4,600, Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Sold at | Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide sold the DBX Engage (VT-3) and Ravage (FX-2) model helmets, from June 2003 through June 2004, for between $40 and $60. KHS Bicycles stores sold the Geartec ESPY model helmets, between May 2003 and June 2003, for about $40. |
| Distributor | Mackarl Enterprises Inc; KHS Bicycles Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,600Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Mackarl Enterprises
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04189The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04189. https://recallregister.com/product/2660-cpsc-geartec-mackarl-announce-recall-of-bicycle-helmets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04189 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firms have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide sold the DBX Engage (VT-3) and Ravage (FX-2) model helmets, from June 2003 through June 2004, for between $40 and $60. KHS Bicycles stores sold the Geartec ESPY model helmets, between May 2003 and June 2003, for about $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04189?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
4,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China