Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12035 · Nov 3, 2011 · Under Armour
541,000
units affected
541,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12035
- Date
- Nov 3, 2011
- Company
- Under Armour
- Units affected
- 541,000
- Product
- UA Defender Chin Straps
- Product type
- Football
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.
What can happen
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ua defender chin straps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
What is the hazard?
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
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.