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) 451-4600
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC 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 or http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09058.html
