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

Active Recall Announced February 4, 2016 CPSC #16093

Quick answer

Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #16093, announced on February 4, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact head usa to receive a free replacement helmet.. Affected brand: Head USA.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Ski and snowboard helmets

Recalled brands

Head USA

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 4, 2016

Categories

Snowboarding

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16093?

CPSC recall #16093 covers Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 4, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16093?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16093 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact head usa to receive a free replacement helmet.. 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 Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets 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/2016/Head-USA-Recalls-Ski-and-Snowboard-Helmets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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