Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
Why was Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can recalled?
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Football Helmet Chin Straps
- Company
- Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 235,000
- Sold at
- 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
- November 13, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.