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Fall / CollapseApril 13, 2016CPSC #16142

Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves black Rollerblade brand Maxxum helmets. "Rollerblade" is printed on the side of the helmet, a white inline skate logo is printed on the back of the helmet and a label on the inside of the helmet contains the model number "YJ-219" and production date of October 2014 or earlier. The SKU number 06520210100 is printed on the helmet's box.

Hazard

The helmet's plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer's head. This can result in a head injury hazard to the user in the event of a fall.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, Summit Sports and other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade helmet dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.inlineskates.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from November 2014 through January 2016 for about $60.

Photos

Rollerblade Maxxum helmetBack of Rollerblade Maxxum helmetRollerblade Maxxum helmet box
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