Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

Recall #: 12035
Affected scope: About 541,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors:….

Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 3, 2011. Reason: The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour…. Verify recall #12035 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when th….

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agency class: November 3, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12035 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

This recall involves all UA 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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

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	12035
Date reported	November 3, 2011
Date initiated	November 3, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 541,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 3, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12035.

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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