Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Recall 16093 · Feb 4, 2016 · Head USA
260
units affected
260
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16093
- Date
- Feb 4, 2016
- Company
- Head USA
- Units affected
- 260
- Product
- Ski and snowboard helmets
- Product type
- Snowboarding
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski and snowboard helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
What is the hazard?
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
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.