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Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Recalled 2017-09-07. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 7,000Units

2017-09-07Recall date

None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.
The hazard: The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
Injuries: None reported
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of cost, to Smith for a free repair.

The details

Products	Quantum ski and snowboard helmets
Imported by	Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Made in	China
Sold at	REI
CPSC recall number	17219

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.