Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 3, 2011 CPSC #12035

Quick answer

Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #12035, announced on November 3, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact under armour for a free replacement chin strap.. Affected brand: JR286, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.

Affected products

UA Defender Chin Straps

Recalled brands

JR286, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.

Recall date

November 3, 2011

Categories

Football

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12035?

CPSC recall #12035 covers Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 3, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.

What is the remedy for recall #12035?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12035 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact under armour for a free replacement chin strap.. 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 Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration 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/2012/Under-Armour-Recalls-Chin-Straps-for-Football-Helmets-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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