CPSC2018-06-29
Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
Affected count
About 9,700
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rollerblade® helmets
Consumer contact
Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on “Product Recall” or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the “Product Recall” button for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Helmets-R-Us-Recalls-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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