The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·19781·Announced 2019-09-19

Chronicle Recalls Power Armor Helmets Due to Mold Exposure Risk

Chronicle LLC is recalling T-51b Power Armor Collectible Helmets sold by GameStop because mold may be present on the fabric liner, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections.

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 (mold exposure leading to potential infections) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chronicle LLC is recalling T-51b Power Armor Collectible Helmets due to the risk of mold exposure. The recall involves approximately 20,000 one-size-fits-all helmets constructed of ABS plastic with a polyester/cotton blend fabric liner. The product name "T-51b" and "Power Armor Helmet" appears on the packaging.

Mold can be present on the fabric insert inside the helmet, which poses a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or a mold allergy. No injuries have been reported.

The helmets were sold online at GameStop.com in June 2019 for about $150. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact GameStop for a full refund and return instructions. GameStop is also contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Power Armor Collectible Helmets
Manufacturer
Chronicle LLC, of Irving, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Collectibles
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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