CPSCGeneral Alert
Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Published: June 29, 2018Recall ID: 18751Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets, used in schools' physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white and Rollerblade is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. "Distributed by: Helmets R Us" is printed on another label inside of the helmet.
Affected Products
Rollerblade® helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Helmets-R-Us-Recalls-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets.JPG |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Model 16_SK_501N and the production date, in MM_YYYY format is printed on a label inside of the helmet.JPG |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets Top.JPG |
| Hazards › Name | The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Rollerblade® helmets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,700 |
| Recall I D | 8352 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16. |
| Recall Date | 2018-06-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets, used in schools' physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white and Rollerblade is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. "Distributed by: Helmets R Us" is printed on another label inside of the helmet. |
| Distributors › Name | Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H. |
| Recall Number | 18751 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on “Product Recall” or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the “Product Recall” button for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-06-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |