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.
Name of Product: Hockey Helmets
Importer / Distributor:Reebok-CCM Hockey U.S. Inc., of Montpelier, Vt.
Hazard:The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury
risk to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries:None reported.
Description:
This recall involves RBK and CCM brand hockey helmets. Helmets included in this recall have a HECC sticker with date code JUN – 2013. HECCstickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:
| Brand | Model Numbers | Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection | Colors Of The Helmet Shells That Are Not Affected By This Recall |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBK | HT8K | Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow | White/Black, Royal |
| RBK | HT6K | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal | |
| RBK | HT6K Combo | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal | |
| RBK | HT4K | Black, Navy, Red, Royal | White |
| RBK | HT4K Combo | Navy, Red, Royal | Black, White |
| CCM | HTV10 | Yellow | Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon |
| CCM | HTV10 Combo | Black | White, Navy, Red, Royal |
| CCM | HTV08 | Black, White, Royal, Yellow | Navy, Red, Green |
| CCM | HTV08 Combo | Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal | Red |
| CCM | HT692 | White, Navy | Black, Red, Royal |
| CCM | HT692 Combo | Black | White, Navy, Red, Royal |
Sold at:Sporting goods stores nationwide and Internet retailers from May 2008 through July 2008 for between $80 and $200.
Manufactured in:Canada
Remedy:Consumers should immediately stop using and return the helmets to the place of purchase for a free replacement helmet.
Consumer Contact:For additional information, contact Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.reebokhockey.com
and http://en.ccmsports.com
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