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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 4, 2016
Head ski and snowboard helmets
Head ski and snowboard helmets
"Production Code: Dec. 2014" is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.
"Production Code: Dec. 2014" is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.

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Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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