Recall: Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Description: This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and "Production Code: Dec. 2014" are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.

Name of product: Ski and snowboard helmets

Units: About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)

Hazard: The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

Recall date: February 04, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.

Importers: Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Consumer contact: Head USA at 800-874-3235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.head.com then click on Customer Service and then on 2015 Helmet Recall for more information.

Recall number: 16-093