CPSC2007-11-13
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
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Hazard
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.
Sold at
Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's Web site www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.
Affected count
About 235,000
Injuries reported
Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Football Helmet Chin Straps
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Nike toll-free at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nikebiz.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Nike-Recalls-Football-Helmet-Chin-Straps-Which-Can-Break-and-Pose-Risk-of-Serious-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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