Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2011 Release #11-280 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 343-8335 |
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Uvex Funride Ski Helmets
Units: About 800
Importer: Uvex Sports, of Cranston, R.I. and Swix Sport USA, of Haverhill, Mass.
Hazard: The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black.
Sold at: Independent retail ski shops and ski rental stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2011 for $99.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Uvex at Swix Sport USA at (800) 343-8335 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at uvex-sports.com
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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