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Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

  • Rollerblade Maxxum helmet
  • Back of Rollerblade Maxxum helmet
  • Rollerblade Maxxum helmet box
Name of Product:
Inline skating helmet’s plastic shell
Hazard:

The inline skating helmet’s plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer’s head. This can result in a head injury hazard to the user in the event of a fall.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 13, 2016
Units:
About 500
Consumer Contact

Rollerblade USA at 800-232-7655 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at RCS@Rollerblade.com or online at www.rollerblade.com and click on Product Recall for more information. 

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves black Rollerblade brand Maxxum helmets. “Rollerblade” is printed on the side of the helmet, a white inline skate logo is printed on the back of the helmet and a label on the inside of the helmet contains the model number “YJ-219” and production date of October 2014 or earlier. The SKU number 06520210100 is printed on the helmet’s box.   

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund. 

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported 

Sold At:
Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, Summit Sports and other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade helmet dealers nationwide and online atwww.amazon.com, www.inlineskates.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from November 2014 through January 2016 for about $60.
Importer(s):

Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, N.H. 

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-142

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