Sweet Recalls 3 Helmets That Do Not Comply With US Protection Standards

Sweet Security has recalled its Ripper Jr, Ripper MIPS Jr, and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets in the United States following they failed to comply to U.S. CPSC federal protection requirements and for that reason pose a risk of head damage. All 3 products are tested and certified in accordance to the European typical for bicycle helmets, EN1078 and were being only intended to be offered in the European industry.

The Ripper MIPS is Sweet’s budget helmet that is designed for mountain biking and commuting and charges $89.95. The Ripper Jr is a version of that helmet for younger riders with sizing up to 53cm, the standard version expenses $49.95 and the MIPS edition is $79.95. The remember detect states: “The Ripper Jr. and Ripper MIPS Jr. helmets have been 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 particular dimensions, fitting head circumference from 53 cm to 61 cm (20.9 to 24. inches). The helmets were marketed in matte colors: black, white, blue, gray, environmentally friendly, pink and purple. “Sweet Protection” is printed on the facet of the helmets. All helmets have the producing day printed inside of the helmet with 2019 as the generation 12 months and a variety amongst 9 and 12 as the creation month.”

Close to 300 of the helmets have been sold in the United States and if you have one particular of the helmets in the remember you are advised to halt working with it promptly and return it to the store wherever it was purchased or to get hold of the distributor Lively Models or Sweet Security. Customers will be given a total refund for the recalled helmet.

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