Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Recall 16245 · Aug 17, 2016 · Xenith
5,900
units affected
5,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16245
- Date
- Aug 17, 2016
- Company
- Xenith
- Units affected
- 5,900
- Product
- Football helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets were sold in multiple sizes depending on the model, and in varying colors and custom-paint designs. They have a facemask and a chin cup, available in different styles and varying colors, and may have an optional eye shield. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall.
What can happen
The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.
The fix
Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches and parents should contact Xenith to receive a free new replacement helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received 29 reports of cracking helmets; no injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Through team dealers and direct school sales, and at BSN, Buddy's All Stars, Carey's Sporting Goods, End Zone Sports and Sports, Inc. and other stores nationwide and online at Eastbay.com, Footlocker.com, SafetyFirstSports.com, SportsUnlimitedInc.com and Xenith.com from May 2015 through March...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled football helmets?
Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches and parents should contact Xenith to receive a free new replacement helmet.
What is the hazard?
The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.
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.