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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: June 29, 2018
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Summary

Helmets R Us is recalling approximately 9,700 Rollerblade-branded helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards. These white helmets, which feature the Rollerblade logo in black, were distributed primarily to schools for use in physical education programs. Consumers should immediately stop using these helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

Risk

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard, meaning they may not provide adequate protection during a fall or collision. This failure increases the risk of head injury to the user.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the inside of your white Rollerblade-branded helmet for two identification labels.
  2. Identify if your helmet is affected by looking for 'Model 16', 'SK-501N', and a manufactured date between September 2011 (09/2011) and April 2017 (04/2017) on the interior label.
  3. Verify the second interior label states 'Distributed by: Helmets R Us' to confirm it is part of this recall.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled helmet and contact Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net to receive a free replacement helmet.
  5. You can also visit http://skateinschool.com or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the 'Product Recall' button for additional information and instructions.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions or need to report an incident.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on “Product Recall” or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the “Product Recall” button for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Rollerblade® helmets
Model:
Model 16
SK-501N
Date Ranges: September 2011 through April 2018

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18751
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
Sold By: To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
Distributor: Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.; Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 9,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Wash.
Contact: Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on “Product Recall” or http://helmetsrus.net and click on the “Product Recall” button for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 29, 2018

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