Under Armour recalls Defender Chin Straps for laceration risk when metal snaps contact other players. Consumers must stop using and get free replacements.
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
Under Armour is recalling all Defender Chin Straps due to sharp metal snaps that can cause cuts when the strap contacts another player. This hazard affects football helmet users during games.
The metal snap connecting the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges. If the user's metal snap contacts another player during a game, it can cause cuts.
Football players wearing Under Armour Defender helmets are most at risk. Anyone using these chin straps for sports could be affected.
Check for Under Armour Defender Chin Straps with metal clasps. They come in white, black, red, midnight, navy, or royal colors and have a hard nylon shell.
Immediately stop using the recalled chin straps to prevent laceration injuries.
Contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
White, black, red, midnight, navy, and royal.
No, you can get a free replacement instead of returning the straps.
The hazard can cause cuts if the metal snap contacts another player during a game.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Under Armour to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 914 — Under Armour UA Defender Chin Straps Hello, I own a UA Defender Chin Straps that is covered by recall 914 from Under Armour. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
