Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-09-07). Hazards: impact injury. About 7,000 units in the US and 1,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17219 |
| Published | 2017-09-07 |
| Last updated | 2017-09-07 |
| Products | Quantum ski and snowboard helmets |
| Firm named in the title | Smith |
| Firms | Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah (importer); Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Machine access
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