Product Recall Number: 18-751
Why was Rollerblade® helmets recalled?
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Recall Number: 18-751
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-06-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Rollerblade® helmets
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 9,700
Incidents: None reported
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.
Sold At: To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
Importers: Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.
Manufacturers: Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
Distributors: Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed