Under Armour · Recalled
Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
- Units
- About 541,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.
- Product type
- Football
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.
Incident log
Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.underarmour.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 03 2011; last revised APR 21 2016.