Helmets recall: Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Why was Helmets recalled?
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, 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 Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on “Product Recall” or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the “Product Recall” button 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® helmets
- Company
- Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong, Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash., Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
- Quantity
- About 9,700
- Sold at
- To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
- Recall date
- June 29, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets, used in schools' physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white and Rollerblade is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. "Distributed by: Helmets R Us" is printed on another label inside of the helmet.