Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled November 3, 2011 · CPSC recall 12035 · Under Armour

Recalled Chin Straps for Football Helmets

Hazard

The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 541,000

Incidents / injuries

Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.

Description

This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.

Contact

For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.underarmour.com

Product

UA Defender Chin Straps

Imported by

JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →