CPSC recall 16-093, announced February 4, 2016, covers Head Ski and snowboard helmets (about 260 units). The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet. Recall contact: call 800-874-3235, or go to www.head.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Head
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 16-093
- Units
- About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
- Importer
- Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
- Distributor
- Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Ski and snowboard helmets
CPSC product type: Snowboarding
Recall contact information
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.
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