CPSCGeneral Alert
Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard
Published: July 21, 2011Recall ID: 11280Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black.
Affected Products
Uvex Funride Ski Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Ski-Helmets-Recalled-by-Swix-Sport-USA-due-to-Head-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11280.11280a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11280.11280b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11280.11280c.jpg |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11280.11280d.jpg |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11280.11280e.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Uvex Funride Ski Helmets |
| Products › Type | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 2130 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 800 |
| Recall I D | 724 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Uvex Sports, of Cranston, R.I. |
| Importers › 2 › Name | Swix Sport USA, of Haverhill, Mass |
| Retailers › Name | Independent retail ski shops and ski rental stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2011 for $99. |
| Recall Date | 2011-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black. |
| Recall Number | 11280 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Uvex at Swix Sport USA at (800) 343-8335 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at uvex-sports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |