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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-08-17

Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

Football helmets

  • Brand Xenith LLC, of Detroit, Mich.

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

What happened

Xenith is recalling certain football helmets sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016 because their shells can crack, which poses a risk of head injuries to players. The recall affects Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity, and Youth football helmets with gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shells. These helmets were sold in multiple sizes, colors, and custom-paint designs, and may include optional eye shields. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet.

Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches, and parents should contact Xenith to receive a free replacement helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall.

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

Hazard

The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

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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