The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18751·Announced 2018-06-29

Helmets R Us Recalls Rollerblade Helmets Due to Head Injury Risk

Helmets R Us is recalling about 9,700 Rollerblade helmets sold to schools because they fail to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.

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 (head injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Helmets R Us is recalling approximately 9,700 Rollerblade-branded helmets used in schools' physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white with "Rollerblade" printed in black on the side. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N, and the manufactured date in MM/YYYY format are printed on a label inside the helmet. Another label inside reads "Distributed by: Helmets R Us."

The helmets are being recalled because they fail to meet the federal safety standard, which poses a risk of head injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has not reported any injuries associated with the recalled product.

The helmets were sold to schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16 each. The product was manufactured by Strategic Sports Ltd. of Hong Kong and imported by Top Gear Inc., d/b/a Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Washington. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is also contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Rollerblade® helmets
Manufacturer
Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
9,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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