CPSC recall 18-751, announced June 29, 2018, covers Strategic Sports Rollerblade® helmets (about 9,700 units). The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Recall contact: call 877-777-9287, go to skateinschool.com, or email helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net.
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Affected model numbers
Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets, used in schools' physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white and Rollerblade is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. "Distributed by: Helmets R Us" is printed on another label inside of the helmet.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Strategic Sports
- Manufacturer
- Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 18-751
- Units
- About 9,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
- Importer
- Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.
- Distributor
- Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Recall contact information
Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on “Product Recall” or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the “Product Recall” button for more information.
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