CPSC

Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" Bicycle Helmets, NHS Recalled for Fall Hazard

Recalled Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" Bicycle Helmet
Recalled Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" Bicycle Helmet
Recalled NHS TSG Helmets
Recalled NHS TSG Helmets
Recalled First Team Sports "Guardian Junior Helmet"
Recalled First Team Sports "Guardian Junior Helmet"

Hazard

These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Variflex Inc.: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or replacement helmet. NHS: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to NHS Inc., not to the store where purchased, for a refund. First Team Sports: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Consumer Contact

Variflex Inc.: For more information, call Variflex at (800) 248-5327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. NHS: For more information and instructions on how to return the helmet, call NHS at (831) 459-7800 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. First Team Sports: For more information, call First Team Sports at (800) 528-5872 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Products

Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" Bicycle Helmets, NHS TSG Helmets, and First Team Sports "Guardian Junior Helmets"

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Sporting good and discount department stores nationwide sold the Variflex Inc. "X-Games Aggressive" helmets, from October 1999 through September 2000, for about $20. Sporting good stores nationwide sold the NHS TSG helmets, from February 2000 through October 2000, for between $35 and $45. Sporting goods stores in the eastern and north eastern U.S. sold the First Team Sports "Guardian Junior" helmets, from February 2000 through October 2000, for about $25.