Chronicle Recalls Power Armor Collectible Helmets Due to Risk of Mold Exposure (Recall Alert)
Recall 19781 · Sep 19, 2019 · Chronicle
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19781
- Date
- Sep 19, 2019
- Company
- Chronicle
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Power Armor Collectible Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves the T-51b Power Armor Helmet. The one-size fits-all helmet is constructed of ABS plastic and has a polyester/cotton blend fabric liner with elastic. The product name "T-51b" and "Power Armor Helmet" appears on the product packaging.
What can happen
Mold can be present on the fabric insert inside the helmet, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled collectible helmets and contact GameStop for a full refund and return instructions. GameStop is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at GameStop.com in June 2019 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power armor collectible helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled collectible helmets and contact GameStop for a full refund and return instructions. GameStop is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
Mold can be present on the fabric insert inside the helmet, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.