The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12035·Announced 2011-11-03

Under Armour Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Due to Laceration Hazard

Under Armour is recalling UA Defender Chin Straps for football helmets because sharp metal snap edges pose a laceration hazard. Six injuries requiring stitches have been reported.

What this means for you

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 (laceration hazard) where injury has been reported (six injuries requiring stitches), but no fatalities or severe injuries are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Under Armour is recalling approximately 541,000 UA Defender Chin Straps for football helmets. The recall is due to a laceration hazard caused by sharp edges on the metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet. These sharp edges can cause injury when the snap comes into contact with another player.

The affected chin straps were sold in white and black, red, midnight, navy, and royal colors. They feature a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area, and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The straps were sold at sporting goods stores, Under Armour outlet stores nationwide, and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20. The product was imported by JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif., and manufactured in China.

Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. For additional information, consumers can contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.underarmour.com.

The recalled product

Product
UA Defender Chin Straps
Manufacturer
JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
541,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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