509 recalls over 200,000 helmets due to head injury risk

509 recalls over 200,000 helmets due to head injury risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that 509 is recalling over 200,000 509 Helmets and 509 for Polaris Helmets due to a head injury risk.

Over 200,000 helmets recalled due to risk of head injury

Inflatable Helmets: The Inventor Advocates for a Safer Cycling Future

As per the World Health Organization, approximately 41,000 individuals lose their lives each year while cycling. The exact number of those who were not wearing helmets remains unclear, but it is evident that helmets act as a deterrent for many. Cycling UK, along with various charities advocating for bicycle use, suggests that when helmet usage [...] The post Inflatable Helmets: The Inventor Advocates for a Safer Cycling Future appeared first on …

Canada-wide recall for nearly 27k helmets for 'increased risk of head injury'

Nearly 27,000 Polaris and 509-branded helmets sold in Canada have been recalled due to a lack of sufficient protection in the event of a crash.

201K helmets recalled due to head injury risk - ABC Columbia

(CNN)– Over 200-hundred thousand helmets have been recalled due to the risk of head injury. The recall is for the 509 helmets and Polaris helmets. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash. The firm has received at least one report where a rider’s helmet became detached during a crash, and it resulted in a concussion. Consumers can contact the company for a refu…