Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall 17219 · Sep 7, 2017 · Smith
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17219
- Date
- Sep 7, 2017
- Company
- Smith
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.
What can happen
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quantum ski and snowboard helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, 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.