Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12035 · announced November 3, 2011 · Jr286 · 541,000 units affected
The product
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 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
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.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.