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Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard

 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. HECC stickers and model numbers are located on the back of the helmets. Models included in the recall are:
BrandModel NumbersColors Of The Helmet Shells That Require InspectionColors 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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Submitted by Christina Dickson on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 04:38.

Thank you momstream for all the great information on concussions. My son (9) suffered a mild head injury/concussion with whiplash 2 weeks ago in a hockey game. He is recovering, but we have learned so much about mild head injuries that we did not know. Looking back, with what we've now learned, he has easily had 4 concussions - none of which received the proper medical attention, and at no time were we ever told about the cumulative effect of mild head injuries. Clearly our son is prone to head injuries, but he is very athletic, and we are very seriously considering taking him out of hockey altogether. Are there certain sports where concussions are more or less likely?

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Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 17:47.
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