Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-03). Hazards: laceration. About 541,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12035 |
| Published | 2011-11-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Football |
| Products | UA Defender Chin Straps |
| Firm named in the title | Under Armour |
| Firms | JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 541,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
Incidents and injuries
Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
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