Recalled Product

Under Armour UA Youth Defender Chin Straps

On 2011-11-03, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding Under Armour UA Youth Defender Chin Straps due to a potential laceration hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2008 for about $20.

About 300,000 units are involved in this recall. Instance(s) of severe injuries have been reported. More Info.

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This is the 3rd recall of Sports Gear, n.e.c. in 2011. Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls, involving about 3 million product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Sports Gear, n.e.c..

What is the problem?

The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.

Instance(s) of severe injuries have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

This recall involves all UA Youth 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 "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.

Note: Although the CPSC recall announcement does not indicate that this product was sold in children's sizes, the Recall FAQs section of the Under Armour website explains that all sizes, including youth sizes, are being recalled. According to USA Football, "youth" means ages 5 - 17. We are therefore including this recall in both Children's Products and adult Sports Equipment.

This product was also sold in adult sizes.

These items were sold new⁺ at Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.

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's website at www.underarmour.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.