About 9,700 Rollerblade helmets are being recalled.
According to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported.
Description:
This recall involves Rollerblade-branded Helmets R Us helmets, used in schools’ physical education programs. The recalled helmets are white and “Rollerblade” is printed on the side in black. They were manufactured from September 2011 through April 2017. Model 16, SK-501N and the manufactured date (in MM/YYYY format) are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. “Distributed by: Helmets R Us” is printed on another label inside of the helmet.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Helmets R Us to receive a free replacement helmet. Helmets R Us is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At:
To schools nationwide for use in physical education programs from September 2011 through April 2018 for about $16.
Consumer Contact:
Call Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or contact online at http://skateinschool.com (click on “Product Recall”) or http://helmetsrus.net {click on the “Product Recall” button for more information).
