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Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

Recalled June 29, 2018 · CPSC recall 18751 · Helmets R

Hazard
The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 9,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.

Product
Rollerblade® helmets
Manufacturer(s)
Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
Imported by
Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.
Distributed by
Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Retailers
To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
Made in
China

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

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