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Product Recall
Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Head ski and snowboard helmets
Ski and snowboard helmets
Recall Date: February 4th, 2016
Type: Snowboarding
Units: About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada).
Hazards: The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
Description
This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.
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Head ski and snowboard helmets
“Production Code: Dec. 2014” is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.
Consumer Contact:
Head USA at 800-874-3235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.head.com then click on Customer Service and then on 2015 Helmet Recall for more information.Injuries:
None reported
Retailers:
Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
Importers:
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Distributors:
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
