Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Recall #: 16093
Affected scope: About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)

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

Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. recalled This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets: Agent, Alia, Andor, Ar….

Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard was recalled by Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. in February 4, 2016. Reason: The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to rece…. Verify recall #16093 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Head USA, of Boulder, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head….

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agency class: February 4, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16093 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 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.

Reason for recall

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

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	16093
Date reported	February 4, 2016
Date initiated	February 4, 2016
Recalling firm	Head USA, of Boulder, Colo.
Affected scope	About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada)
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 helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Head USA to receive a free replacement helmet.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 4, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16093.

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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