Football Helmet Chin Straps
CPSC Recall #08-081 — November 12, 2007
Product
Football Helmet Chin Straps
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 235,000 Football Helmet Chin Straps. The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.Name of Product: Football Helmet Chin StrapsUnits: About 235,000Manufacturer: Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.Hazard: The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose.Description: The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.Sold at: Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.Nike.com.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nike toll-free at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Nike.com.
Hazard
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.Nike.com.
Units Affected
About 235,000
Sold At
Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.
Manufacturer
Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Manufactured In
China