Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-13 · 08081
Hazards
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
Recall
Number
08081
Date
2007-11-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Football Helmet Chin Straps
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Retailer(s)
Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's Web site www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.