Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Recall 16142 · Apr 13, 2016 · Rollerblade USA
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16142
- Date
- Apr 13, 2016
- Company
- Rollerblade USA
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Rollerblade inline skating helmets
- Product type
- Bicycle Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves black Rollerblade brand Maxxum helmets. "Rollerblade" is printed on the side of the helmet, a white inline skate logo is printed on the back of the helmet and a label on the inside of the helmet contains the model number "YJ-219" and production date of October 2014 or earlier. The SKU number 06520210100 is printed on the helmet's box.
What can happen
The helmet's plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer's head. This can result in a head injury hazard to the user in the event of a fall.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, Summit Sports and other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade helmet dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.inlineskates.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from November 2014 through January 2016 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rollerblade inline skating helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The helmet's plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer's head. This can result in a head injury hazard to the user in the event of a fall.
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.