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

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

Recall #: 17219
Affected scope: About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

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

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah recalled This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were….

Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury was recalled by Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah in September 7, 2017. Reason: The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Smith for instru…. Verify recall #17219 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah issued this CPSC recall-The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury..

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agency class: September 7, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17219 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 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

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	17219
Date reported	September 7, 2017
Date initiated	September 7, 2017
Recalling firm	Smith Sport Optics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Affected scope	About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 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 Smith for instructions on returning the helmet, free of …

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 7, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17219.

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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