washington, d.c. - the u.s. consumer product safety commission, in cooperation with the retailer named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. consumers should stop using recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed. it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
name of product: ua defender chin straps
units: about 541,000
retailer: under armour, inc., of baltimore, md.
importer: jr286, inc., of redondo beach, calif.
hazard: the metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user metal snap comes into contact with another player.
incidents/injuries: under armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.
description: this recall involves all ua defender chin straps. they were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with nder armour printed on it. the chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.
sold at: sporting goods stores and under armour outlet stores nationwide and at from january 2008 through september 2011 for about $20.
manufactured in: china
remedy: consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact under armour for a free replacement chin strap.
consumer contact: for additional information, contact under armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. et monday through friday, or visit the firm website at
