SCOTT Recalls Vanish Evo Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Recall date

February 13, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15080

Sold / distributed

Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from July 2014 through December 2014 for about $200.

Why it was recalled

The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.

What was recalled

The helmets have the brand name "SCOTT" printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the left side. For the Vanish Evo black and gray helmets, the lettering is black; for the Vanish Evo white and gray helmets, the lettering is white. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall: 2014-06/009359 through 2014-09/027210. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the back of the helmet.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle helmet and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer for a refund of the purchase price.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.