Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Quantum ski and snowboard helmets

Date of Recall

2017-09-07

CPSC Release Number

17-219

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah

Importer

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah

Sold By

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.

Problem/Hazard

The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information.

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