CPSC recall · Reported February 6, 2020
Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Rawlings CHMACH-SR (Senior) Catchers Helmet. The recalled helmet….
Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 6, 2020. Reason: The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the us…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled catcher's helmets and contact Rawlin…. Verify recall #20067 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the us….
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- February 6, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20067 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.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20067 |
| Date reported | February 6, 2020 |
| Date initiated | February 6, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,400 (in addition, about 70 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 catcher's helmets and contact Rawlings to receive a free replacement back pl…
- Check the recall number (20067) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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