CPSC Recall in 2020: Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-165

Date: August 12, 2020

Product Name: Sweet Protection brand Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr., and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets

Recall Description:

This recall involves Active Brand AS Sweet Protection-branded Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr. and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets.  The Ripper Jr. and Ripper MIPS Jr. helmets were sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 48 cm to 53 cm (18.9 to 20.9 inches).  The Ripper MIPS helmet was sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 53 cm to 61 cm (20.9 to 24.0 inches).  The helmets were sold in matte colors: black, white, blue, gray, green, pink and purple.  “Sweet Protection” is printed on the side of the helmets.  All helmets have the manufacturing date printed inside the helmet with 2019 as the production year and a number between 9 and 12 as the production month.  The model name is printed on a label on the rear back side of the helmet.  The bicycle helmets are tested and certified according to the European standard for bicycle helmets, EN1078 and were only meant to be sold in the European market.

Hazard Description:

The bicycle helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 300

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Evo and Rogers Ski and Sport sporting goods stores in California, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington and Wyoming and online at Expert Voice Pro Purchase (www.expertvoice.com) from February 2020 through June 2020 for between $50 and $90.

Manufactured In:

China