Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
Recalled 2016-02-04. Impact injury hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 260 in the United...Units
2016-02-04Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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