The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08081·Announced 2007-11-13

Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Due to Breakage Risk

Nike is recalling approximately 235,000 football helmet chin straps because the plastic cup can break, posing a risk of serious facial or head injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including concussions and facial lacerations requiring stitches, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nike Inc. is recalling approximately 235,000 football helmet chin straps sold in youth and adult sizes. The recalled product consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps, and four metal snaps, featuring the Nike Swoosh trademark and DRI-FIT branding. The specific style numbers FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, and FA0021 130 are printed on the inside of the strap.

The recall was initiated because the chin strap's plastic cup can break upon contact, which exposes the player to the risk of facial or head injuries. Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and one report of a broken nose.

These chin straps were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and on Nike's website from April 2006 through October 2007 for approximately $20. Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

The recalled product

Product
Football Helmet Chin Straps
Manufacturer
Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
235,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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