CPSC recall 04189
DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-03-05
On 2025-03-05 the CPSC announced a recall of DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets by Mackarl Enterprises, citing the helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04189 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-07-29 |
| Published | 2025-03-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mackarl Enterprises |
| Distribution | US |
Product
DBX Engage (VT-3), DBX Ravage (FX-2), and Geartec ESPY bicycle helmets | The recalled Geartec ESPY and FX-2 (DBX Ravage) model helmets come in carbon yellow, silver, or blue, and have a carbon fiber graphic on the front to middle part of the helmet. The helmets have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the logo ("Geartec" or "DBX") printed on both sides of helmet. The recalled VT-3 (DBX Engage) model helmets come in either blue/silver/black, red/yellow/black, or silver and black. The helmets also have 15 vent holes, a removable visor, and the "DBX" logo printed on both sides of helmet.
Reason
The helmets may not meet CPSC safety regulations for helmets, which poses a risk of a rider sustaining a serious head injury if he/she falls from a bicycle.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GeartecMackarl-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Helmets-
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