Along with the Consumer Products Saftey Commission, Head has announced a recall of six models of ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril.
The helmets reportedly do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported. Following is the official release from CPSC.gov.
Recall date: February 04, 2016
Recall number: 16-093
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Ski and snowboard helmets
Hazard:
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumer Contact:
Head USA at 800-874-3235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.head.com then click on Customer Service and then on 2015 Helmet Recall for more information.
Recall Details
Units:
About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada).
Description:
This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and “Production Code: Dec. 2014” are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
Sold at:
Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
Importer(s):
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Distributor(s):
Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Manufactured in:
Taiwan
