Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Recalled February 4, 2016 · CPSC recall 16093 · Head

“Production Code: Dec. 2014” is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.

Hazard

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

Contact

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.

Product

Ski and snowboard helmets

Imported by

Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.

Distributed by

Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.

Retailers

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →