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Ski and snowboard helmets

CPSC Recall #16-093 — February 4, 2016

Recall #16-093 Date: February 4, 2016 Remedy: Replace

Product

Ski and snowboard helmets

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.  

Hazard

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet. 

Units Affected

About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada).

Sold At

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.

Importer

Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. 

Manufactured In

Taiwan

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