The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09058·Announced 2008-12-02

Reebok-CCM Recalls Hockey Helmets Due to Chinstrap Disengagement Hazard

Reebok-CCM is recalling approximately 1,000 hockey helmets because the chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage, posing a head and neck injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (hockey helmets) where the chinstrap can disengage, posing a head and neck injury risk, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. The recall is due to a hazard where the helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this occurs, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.

The affected helmets feature a HECC sticker with the date code JUN - 2013 located on the back of the helmet. Specific models and shell colors are listed in the official recall documentation, including RBK models HT8K, HT6K, HT4K, and CCM models HTV10, HTV08, and HT692. These helmets were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and through Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected helmets and return them to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet. For additional information, consumers can contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Hockey Helmets
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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