Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
CPSC recall 08081 · announced November 13, 2007 · Nike · 235,000 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.