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Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury

Name: Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
Brand: Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
SKU: CPSC-08081
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 13, 2007Recall ID: 08081Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.

Affected Products

Football Helmet Chin Straps

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Nike-Recalls-Football-Helmet-Chin-Straps-Which-Can-Break-and-Pose-Risk-of-Serious-Injury
Title	Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7730d2b8837a4944ad691a3659cbd76c.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Football Helmet Chin Strap
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6afccd9eaf564aa4ad4d842d2abfa275.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Football Helmet Chin Strap
Hazards › Name	The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
Injuries › Name	Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose.
Products › Name	Football Helmet Chin Straps
Products › Type	Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Products › Category I D	1995
Products › Number Of Units	About 235,000
Recall I D	4091
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.
Retailers › Name	Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's Web site www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.
Recall Date	2007-11-13T00:00:00
Description	The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.
Recall Number	08081
Manufacturers › Name	Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Nike toll-free at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nikebiz.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmNike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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