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Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

Name: Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Brand: Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
SKU: CPSC-18751
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmStrategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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