About 541,000 Under Armour Defender Chin Straps are being recalled. The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges,
posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact
with another player. Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
In a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Under Armour, the recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the
following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and
have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with
“Under Armour” printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that
tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet. The importer was JR286, Inc., of Redondo Beach, CA.
The items were sold at sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.
Consumers are being advised to immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.underarmour.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12035.html
