Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Recalled September 7, 2017 · CPSC recall 17219 · Smith

Hazard

The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair.

Contact

Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information.

Product

Quantum ski and snowboard helmets

Imported by

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah

Distributed by

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah

Retailers

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.

Made in

China

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