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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 4, 2016
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Summary

Head USA is recalling approximately 260 ski and snowboard helmets across six models: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa, and Avril. These helmets fail to meet federal safety impact requirements, which means they may not provide adequate protection during a fall or collision. The recalled helmets were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in various colors including black, blue, green, white, and yellow between January 2015 and December 2015. Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Head USA for a free replacement.

Risk

The helmets do not comply with impact safety standards, meaning the shell and foam may not sufficiently absorb shock during an impact. This defect significantly increases the risk of a serious head injury if a wearer falls or crashes while skiing or snowboarding.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled HEAD ski or snowboard helmets.
  2. Identify if your helmet is affected by lifting the inner lining above the right earpiece to find the identification sticker.
  3. Check the sticker for one of the following model names: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa, or Avril.
  4. Verify that the sticker also displays 'Production Code: Dec. 2014'. Only helmets with this specific production date and size M/L or XL/XXL are included in this recall.
  5. 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 (click on Customer Service, then 2015 Helmet Recall) to receive a free replacement helmet.
  6. For additional questions or safety concerns, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

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.

Affected Products

Product: HEAD Agent Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Model:
Agent
Lot Numbers:
Production Code: Dec. 2014
Date Ranges: January 2015 - December 2015
Product: HEAD Alia Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Model:
Alia
Lot Numbers:
Production Code: Dec. 2014
Date Ranges: January 2015 - December 2015
Product: HEAD Andor Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Model:
Andor
Lot Numbers:
Production Code: Dec. 2014
Date Ranges: January 2015 - December 2015
Product: HEAD Arise Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Model:
Arise
Lot Numbers:
Production Code: Dec. 2014
Date Ranges: January 2015 - December 2015
Product: HEAD Arosa Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Model:
Arosa
Lot Numbers:
Production Code: Dec. 2014
Date Ranges: January 2015 - December 2015
Product: HEAD Avril Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Model:
Avril
Lot Numbers:
Production Code: Dec. 2014
Date Ranges: January 2015 - December 2015

Product Images

Head ski and snowboard helmets

Head ski and snowboard helmets

“Production Code: Dec. 2014” is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.

“Production Code: Dec. 2014” is printed on a sticker that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16093
Status: Active
Sold By: Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.
Distributor: Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 4, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response