CPSC recall 20-067, announced February 6, 2020, covers Rawlings Sporting Goods CHMACH-SR Senior Catchers helmets (about 1,400 units). The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5. Recall contact: call 800-729-5464, go to www.rawlings.com, or email returns@rawlings.com.
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UPC or product codes
083321545504083321545511083321545528083321545566Inside of the helmet is a sticker that reads "CHMACH-SR-RevA."
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Rawlings CHMACH-SR (Senior) Catchers Helmet. The recalled helmets have "MACH" printed on the hangtag originally attached to the helmet. "Rawlings" is printed on the side of the helmet and the "R" Rawlings logo is printed on the front center of the helmets with a gray chin strap. The plastic helmets were sold in two-tone color combinations including black/white (UPC 083321545504), green/white (UPC 083321545511), navy/white (083321545528) and red/white (UPC 083321545566). The UPC code is printed on the hangtag that was attached to the helmet at the time of sale. Inside of the helmet is a sticker that reads "CHMACH-SR-RevA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 20-067
- Units
- About 1,400 (in addition, about 70 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Rawlings.com and other online stores from July 2018 through September 2019 for about $200.
- Importer
- Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Recall contact information
Rawlings at 800-729-5464 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at returns@rawlings.com or online at www.rawlings.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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