Warning: Hockey Helmets Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Hockey Helmets
Units: About 1,000
Distributor: Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt.
Hazard: The helmet’s chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN – 2013. HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:
|
Brand |
Model Numbers |
Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection |
Colors Of The Helmet Shells |
|
RBK |
HT8K |
Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow |
White/Black, Royal |
|
RBK |
HT6K |
Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal |
|
|
RBK |
HT6K Combo |
Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal |
|
|
RBK |
HT4K |
Black, Navy, Red, Royal |
White |
|
RBK |
HT4K Combo |
Navy, Red, Royal |
Black, White |
|
CCM |
HTV10 |
Yellow |
Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon |
|
CCM |
HTV10 Combo |
Black |
White, Navy, Red, Royal |
|
CCM |
HTV08 |
Black, White, Royal, Yellow |
Navy, Red, Green |
|
CCM |
HTV08 Combo |
Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal |
Red |
|
CCM |
HT692 |
White, Navy |
Black, Red, Royal |
|
CCM |
HT692 Combo |
Black |
White, Navy, Red, Royal |
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.reebokhockey.com and http://en.ccmsports.com
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