Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 21, 2011 CPSC #11280

Quick answer

Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #11280, announced on July 21, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black. The remedy is consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.. Affected brands: Uvex Sports, Swix Sport USA.

Hazard

Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black.

Affected products

Uvex Funride Ski Helmets

Recalled brands

Uvex Sports, Swix Sport USA

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.

Recall date

July 21, 2011

Categories

Skiing/Snowboarding

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11280?

CPSC recall #11280 covers Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 21, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black.

What is the remedy for recall #11280?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11280 is consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Ski-Helmets-Recalled-by-Swix-Sport-USA-due-to-Head-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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