CPSC2017-09-07
Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
Consumer contact
Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@smithoptics.com or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Smith-Recalls-Ski-and-Snowboard-HelmetsDon't want to check this manually?
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