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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-11-13

Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury

Is my product affected?

Football Helmet Chin Straps

  • Brand Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Nike is recalling football helmet chin straps that can break when contacted during play, potentially exposing players to facial or head injuries. The affected chin straps feature a plastic cup with foam liner, straps, and four metal snaps, available in youth and adult sizes in black/gray or white/gray combinations. The straps are identifiable by the Nike Swoosh trademark on the plastic cup, DRI-FIT™ printed on the foam liner, and one of four style numbers (FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130) printed on the inside. All recalled straps are marked "Made in China."

Consumers with affected chin straps should stop using them immediately and contact Nike to receive a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

Details from the source

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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