Product Details
| Product name | "X-Games Aggressive" bicycle helmets |
| Description | The "X-Games Aggressive" bicycle helmets are either black, white, or chrome. They have a red "X-Games" insignia on the front and "X-Games" is written on the back. A large label inside these helmets reads "SGS CPSC CY50150". The words "Variflex Inc.", "Static" and "Made in Taiwan" are written on the packaging. |
| Problem | 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. |
| Distribution | Sold in sporting goods and discount department stores nationwide. |
| Company | Variflex Inc., Moorpark, California; (800) 248-5327. |
| Dates sold | October 1999 through September 2000. |
| Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
