Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard
Recall 11280 · Jul 21, 2011 · Uvex Sports
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11280
- Date
- Jul 21, 2011
- Company
- Uvex Sports
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Uvex Funride Ski Helmets
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black.
What can happen
The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent retail ski shops and ski rental stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2011 for $99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled uvex funride ski helmets?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
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.