Nike Football Helmet DRI-FIT Chin Straps

Description: Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2007 Release #08-081 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 583-6453 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Football Helmet Chin Straps Units: About 235,000 Manufacturer: Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. Hazard: The chin strap’s plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries. Incidents/Injuries: Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose. Description: The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. “Made in China” and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130. Sold at: Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm’s Web site www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nike toll-free at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.nikebiz.com [Learn More]