Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard
Recall 09058 · Dec 2, 2008 · Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09058
- Date
- Dec 2, 2008
- Company
- Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Hockey Helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN - 2013. HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are: Brand Model Numbers Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Are Not Affected By This Recall RBK HT8K Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow White/Black, Royal RBK HT6K Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal RBK HT6K Combo Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal RBK HT4K Black, Navy, Red, Royal White RBK HT4K Combo Navy, Red, Royal Black, White CCM HTV10 Yellow Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon CCM HTV10 Combo Black White, Navy, Red, Royal CCM HTV08 Black, White, Royal, Yellow Navy, Red, Green CCM HTV08 Combo Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal Red CCM HT692 White, Navy Black, Red, Royal CCM HT692 Combo Black White, Navy, Red, Royal
What can happen
The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hockey helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.
What is the hazard?
The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.
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.