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Product Recall Number: 16-093

Why was Ski and snowboard helmets recalled?

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Ski and snowboard helmets
Here's product recall specific data for Ski and snowboard helmets.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-093

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-02-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Ski and snowboard helmets

  • Description: The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

  • Hazard Description: The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada).

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

  • Sold At: Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.

  • Importers: Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. 

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. 

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed