CPSC recall 17-219, announced September 7, 2017, covers Quantum ski and snowboard helmets (about 7,000 units). The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 833-459-0417, go to www.smithoptics.com, or email recall@smithoptics.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 17-219
- Units
- About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, 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
- Distributor
- Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Recall contact information
Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@smithoptics.com or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information.
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