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Archived - RBK and CCM Hockey Helmets
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001731
Affected products
RBK and CCM Hockey Helmets
Product description
Only helmets that fall within the table below and have a HECC sticker with end date of JUN - 2013 are affected by this recall. These helmets also carry a CSA certification sticker (not shown in pictures).
The model and the HECC sticker can be located at the back of all helmet models. The HECC sticker is located on the left side when you are viewing the helmet from the back.
Consult the following table to determine which models of the helmet shells and colours are potentially affected by this recall:
| Brand | Model Numbers | Colours Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection | Colours 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 |
Hazard identified
The chin strap of the recalled helmets may disengage while being used by consumers. If the chin strap disengages, the helmet can fall off, posing a potential safety risk to neck and head injuries.
Although the recalled helmets carry HECC and CSA certification stickers, the product affected by this recall no longer meet these certification standards.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or incidents to Canadians related to the use of these helmets.
Number sold
Approximately 4,200 of the recalled helmets were sold in North America.
Time period sold
The recalled helmets were sold from May 2008 to July 2008.
The helmets were sold nationwide; especially in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario where almost half of the sales occurred.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Sport Maska Inc.
Montreal
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets.
Consumers may return the helmets to the store of purchase for a replacement.
For additional information, consumers may contact the firm's Customer Service Department at 1-800-636-5895 if they are located in Canada, or 1-800-451-4600 if they are located in the U.S.A.