Fairmont Hockey Association

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2008 Release #09-058
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 451-4600CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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
Units: About 1,000
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:
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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