Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury

The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.

Recall #: 08081
Affected scope: About 235,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. recalled The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, stra….

Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury was recalled by Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. in November 13, 2007. Reason: The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product vou…. Verify recall #08081 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries..

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agency class: November 13, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08081 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.

Reason for recall

The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08081
Date reported	November 13, 2007
Date initiated	November 13, 2007
Recalling firm	Nike Inc., of Beaverton, Ore.
Affected scope	About 235,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 13, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08081.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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