Quantum ski and snowboard helmets recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 7, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17219

Sold / distributed

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers such as REI, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.

Why it was recalled

The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.