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Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Reported: February 6, 2020 Initiated: February 6, 2020 #20067

Product Description

This recall involves the Rawlings CHMACH-SR (Senior) Catchers Helmet. The recalled helmets have "MACH" printed on the hangtag originally attached to the helmet. "Rawlings" is printed on the side of the helmet and the "R" Rawlings logo is printed on the front center of the helmets with a gray chin strap. The plastic helmets were sold in two-tone color combinations including black/white (UPC 083321545504), green/white (UPC 083321545511), navy/white (083321545528) and red/white (UPC 083321545566). The UPC code is printed on the hangtag that was attached to the helmet at the time of sale. Inside of the helmet is a sticker that reads "CHMACH-SR-RevA."

Reason for Recall

The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,400 (in addition, about 70 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Rawlings CHMACH-SR (Senior) Catchers Helmet. The recalled helmets have "MACH" printed on the hangtag originally attached to the helmet. "Rawlings" is printed on the side of the helmet and the "R" Rawlings logo is printed on the front center of the helmets with a gray chin strap. The plastic helmets were sold in two-tone color combinations including black/white (UPC 083321545504), green/white (UPC 083321545511), navy/white (083321545528) and red/white (UPC 083321545566). The UPC code is printed on the hangtag that was attached to the helmet at the time of sale. Inside of the helmet is a sticker that reads "CHMACH-SR-RevA.". Units affected: About 1,400 (in addition, about 70 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back plate for head sizes 7.5 and below or a full refund for head sizes above 7.5.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 6, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20067.