Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
USUnder Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.
Affected Products
UA Defender Chin Straps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Under-Armour-Recalls-Chin-Straps-for-Football-Helmets-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12035.12035.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Chin Straps for Football Helmets |
| Hazards › Name | The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player. |
| Injuries › Name | Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches. |
| Products › Name | UA Defender Chin Straps |
| Products › Type | Football |
| Products › Category I D | 68257 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 541,000 |
| Recall I D | 914 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. |
| Importers › Name | JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2011-11-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet. |
| Recall Number | 12035 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.underarmour.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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