CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 13, 2007

Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Nike toll-free at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nikebiz.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Sporting good stores nationwide and on the firm's Web site www.Nike.com from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.
Injuries
Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose.
Manufacturer
Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Recall Number
08081

Product Information

Product Name
Football Helmet Chin Straps
Product Type
Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Number of Units
About 235,000
Manufacturer Name
Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 583-6453
Website www.nikebiz.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Nike toll-free at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nikebiz.com