Rollerblade USA Helmets recall: Head Injury Hazard
Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Why was Rollerblade USA Helmets recalled?
The helmet's plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer's head. This can result in a head injury hazard to the user in the event of a fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund. Contact: Rollerblade USA at 800-232-7655 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.rollerblade.com and click on Product 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
- Rollerblade inline skating helmets
- Company
- Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.
- Quantity
- About 500
- Sold at
- Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, Summit Sports and other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade helmet dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.inlineskates.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from November 2014 through January 2016 for about $60.
- Recall date
- April 13, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves black Rollerblade brand Maxxum helmets. "Rollerblade" is printed on the side of the helmet, a white inline skate logo is printed on the back of the helmet and a label on the inside of the helmet contains the model number "YJ-219" and production date of October 2014 or earlier. The SKU number 06520210100 is printed on the helmet's box.