Head USA · Recalled
Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
- Units
- About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $80–$120
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
- Product type
- Snowboarding
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
Head USA at 800-874-3235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.head.com then click on Customer Service and then on 2015 Helmet Recall for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
