Product name | "Guardian Junior Helmets." |
Description | The bicycle helmets are slate blue, and have "Guardian" written on the front and rear of the helmets. They have model numbers 007471, 007958, 009406, 009437, 009455 or 009830, and date code "2000/04" written on a label inside the helmets. |
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 stores in the eastern and north eastern United States. |
Company | First Team Sports Inc., Anoka, Minnesota; (800) 528-5872. |
Dates sold | February 2000 through October 2000. |
Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |