Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 18751 · Jun 29, 2018 · Helmets R Us
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18751
- Date
- Jun 29, 2018
- Company
- Helmets R Us
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- Rollerblade® helmets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rollerblade® helmets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, 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.