CPSC2020-02-06
Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
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Hazard
The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5.
Sold at
Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Rawlings.com and other online stores from July 2018 through September 2019 for about $200.
Affected count
About 1,400 (in addition, about 70 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
CHMACH-SR Senior Catchers helmets
Consumer contact
Rawlings at 800-729-5464 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at returns@rawlings.com or online at www.rawlings.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rawlings-Recalls-Catchers-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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