Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 17, 2016 CPSC #16245

Quick answer

Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #16245, announced on August 17, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets were sold in multiple sizes depending on the model, and in varying colors and custom-paint designs. They have a facemask and a chin cup, available in different styles and varying colors, and may have an optional eye shield. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall. The remedy is football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. players, coaches and parents should contact xenith to receive a free new replacement helmet.. Affected brand: Xenith LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets were sold in multiple sizes depending on the model, and in varying colors and custom-paint designs. They have a facemask and a chin cup, available in different styles and varying colors, and may have an optional eye shield. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall.

Affected products

Football helmets

Recalled brands

Xenith LLC

Remedy

Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches and parents should contact Xenith to receive a free new replacement helmet.

Recall date

August 17, 2016

Categories

Helmets & Helmet Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16245?

CPSC recall #16245 covers Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 17, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets were sold in multiple sizes depending on the model, and in varying colors and custom-paint designs. They have a facemask and a chin cup, available in different styles and varying colors, and may have an optional eye shield. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall.

What is the remedy for recall #16245?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16245 is football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. players, coaches and parents should contact xenith to receive a free new 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 Xenith Recalls Football 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/Xenith-Recalls-Football-Helmets. 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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