CPSCGeneral Alert
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Seriou...
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 |