Under Armour Chin Straps for Football Helmets recall: Laceration Hazard
Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Under Armour Chin Straps for Football Helmets recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. 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
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
- UA Defender Chin Straps
- Company
- JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 541,000
- Sold at
- 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
- November 3, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.