Nike · Recalled
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
- Units
- About 235,000
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 13 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
