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Consumer product recall

Archived – Nike Football Helmet Chin Straps

Starting date:
November 1, 2007
Posting date:
November 1, 2007
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001610

Affected products

Nike Football Helmet Chin Straps

Product description

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.

Hazard identified

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

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada resulting from use of this item to date.

Number sold

May have been sold at sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's Web site.

Exact number which may have been sold in Canada is not known at this time.

Time period sold

Item was sold from April 2006 through to October 2007 for approximately $20.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher.

For additional information, consumers may contact Nike toll-free at 1-888-583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit Nike Inc.