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Uvex Funride Ski Helmet
- Starting date:
- September 14, 2011
- Posting date:
- September 14, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness, Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002651
Affected products
Uvex Funride Ski Helmet
Product description
This recall involves Uvex Funride ski helmets. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on the affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C."
The helmet comes in the following colours and designs: solids in black, white and silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black. The helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M and L-XL.
Hazard identified
The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the used of these helmets.
Number sold
Approximately 30 of the recalled helmets were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2009 to April 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Uvex Sports
GERMANY
- Distributor
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UTC Sports Ltd.
Aurora
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
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Lanctôt Ltée
Montréal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact the firm's customer service department at 1-800-361-5045.