Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall 20067 · Feb 6, 2020 · Rawlings
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20067
- Date
- Feb 6, 2020
- Company
- Rawlings
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- CHMACH-SR Senior Catchers helmets
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Rawlings CHMACH-SR (Senior) Catchers Helmet. The recalled helmets have "MACH" printed on the hangtag originally attached to the helmet. "Rawlings" is printed on the side of the helmet and the "R" Rawlings logo is printed on the front center of the helmets with a gray chin strap. The plastic helmets were sold in two-tone color combinations including black/white (UPC 083321545504), green/white (UPC 083321545511), navy/white (083321545528) and red/white (UPC 083321545566). The UPC code is printed on the hangtag that was attached to the helmet at the time of sale. Inside of the helmet is a sticker that reads "CHMACH-SR-RevA."
What can happen
The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Rawlings.com and other online stores from July 2018 through September 2019 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chmach-sr senior catchers helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5.
What is the hazard?
The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
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.