Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
CPSC Recall #17-219 — September 7, 2017
Product
Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
Description
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.
Hazard
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.
Importer
Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Manufactured In
China