Recalls / 2017-09-07

Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

17219 · Recalled 2017-09-07 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.

Hazards

The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Quantum ski and snowboard helmets		About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Distributor: Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Made in: China
Sold at: Specialty ski, snowboard shops, by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, other retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.

Consumer contact

Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@smithoptics.com or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17219. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.