Helmets R Us · Recalled
Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
- Units
- About 9,700
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $16
- Remedy
- Replace
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves Rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets, used in schools' physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white and Rollerblade is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. "Distributed by: Helmets R Us" is printed on another label inside of the helmet.
The file
- Sold at
- To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong, Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash., Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
