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InjuryNovember 3, 2011CPSC #12035

Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Helmets
Units affected
541,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.

Hazard

The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.

Injuries

Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.

Photos

Recalled Chin Straps for Football Helmets
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