Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-09-07 · 17219
Hazards
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
Recall
Number
17219
Date
2017-09-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.
Importer(s)
Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Distributor(s)
Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.