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

  • Recalled Chin Straps for Football Helmets
Name of Product:
UA Defender Chin Straps
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
Recall Date:
November 03, 2011
Units:
About 541,000
Consumer 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

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.
Importer(s):

JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-035

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