CPSCGeneral Alert
Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Published: September 7, 2017Recall ID: 17219Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.
Affected Products
Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Smith-Recalls-Ski-and-Snowboard-Helmets |
| Title | Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QUANTUM_MATTE BLACK CHARCOAL.JPEG |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Quantum matte black charcoal |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QUANTUM_MATTE FIRE CHARCOAL.JPEG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Quantum matte fire charcoal |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QUANTUM_MATTE KLEIN BLUE.JPEG |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Quantum matte klein blue |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QUANTUM_MATTE REACTOR BLACK.JPEG |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Quantum matte reactor black |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QUANTUM_MATTE THUNDER GRAY.JPEG |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Quantum matte thunder grey |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QUANTUM_MATTE WHITE CHARCOAL.JPEG |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Quantum matte white charcoal |
| Hazards › Name | The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Quantum ski and snowboard helmets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8135 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 2017-09-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates. |
| Distributors › Name | Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah |
| Recall Number | 17219 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64358r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@smithoptics.com or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-09-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |