UA Defender Chin Straps
CPSC Recall #12035 — November 2, 2011
Product
UA Defender Chin Straps
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the retailer named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
Units Affected
About 541,000
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.
Importer
JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
China