Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-02-04 · 16093
Hazards
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Recall
Number
16093
Date
2016-02-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ski and snowboard helmets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
Importer(s)
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Distributor(s)
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.