Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
USHead USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.
Affected Products
Ski and snowboard helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Head-USA-Recalls-Ski-and-Snowboard-Helmets |
| Title | Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16093.HeadSkiandSnowboardHelmets.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Head ski and snowboard helmets |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16093.ProductionCodeDec2014.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | “Production Code: Dec. 2014” is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece. |
| Hazards › Name | The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Ski and snowboard helmets |
| Products › Type | Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 68281 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6647 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet. |
| Importers › Name | Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120. |
| Recall Date | 2016-02-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece. |
| Distributors › Name | Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. |
| Recall Number | 16093 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56992r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Head USA at 800-874-3235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.head.com then click on Customer Service and then on 2015 Helmet Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-02-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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