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FGL Sports Ltd. recalls Capix Evo and Capix Jr Evo Bike and Skateboard Helmets
- Starting date:
- July 30, 2014
- Posting date:
- July 30, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-40767
Affected products
Capix Evo and Capix Jr Evo Bike and Skateboard Helmets
Product description
This voluntary recall involves the Capix Evo and Capix Jr Evo bike and skateboard helmets. The products are identified by Corporate Style Numbers: 331473210, 331473212, 331473226, 331473231, 331473235 and 331473239 and Franchise Style Numbers: H24-EVO and H24-EVOJR.
The helmets were made available in the following colours:
- Capix Jr Evo Helmets - Black/Green and White/Purple,
- Capix Evo Helmets- Black, Blue, Red and White.
Hazard identified
This voluntary recall is being initiated by FGL Sports Ltd. as a precautionary measure due to a manufacturing defect which may cause cracks to appear near the rivets securing the chinstrap, posing a potential safety hazard to consumers.
Neither Health Canada nor FGL Sports Ltd. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these helmets.
Number sold
Approximately 8,684 units of the affected helmets were sold at Sport Chek, Sports Experts, Intersport and S3 stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled helmets were sold between January 2014 and June 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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FGL Sports Ltd.
Calgary
Alberta
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected helmets and return them to their local local Sport Chek, Sports Experts, Intersport and S3 stores for a refund or exchange.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.