Head USA Ski and Snowboard Helmets recall: Head Injury Hazard
Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Why was Head USA Ski and Snowboard Helmets recalled?
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet. Contact: Head USA at 800-874-3235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.head.com then click on Customer Service and then on 2015 Helmet Recall for more information.
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
- Ski and snowboard helmets
- Company
- Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
- Quantity
- About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
- Recall date
- February 4, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.