Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | November 13 2007 |
Name of Products: | Football Helmet Chin Straps |
Units: | About 235,00 |
Manufacturer: | Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. |
Hazard: | The chin strap’s plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries. |
Incidents/Injuries: | Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose. |
Description: | he 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. |
Product # / SKU: | FA0016 046
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Sold at: | Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm’s Web site www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com |
Consumer Contact: | Nike |