Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8135.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8135.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Specialty Ski And Snowboard Shops And By Major Retailers Such As Rei, Online At Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, And Other Online Retailers, From October 2016 Through July 2017 For About $300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8135.
Smith toll-free at 833-459-0417 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@smithoptics.com or online at www.smithoptics.com and click on the recall link at the bottom center of the page for more information.
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Specialty Ski And Snowboard Shops And By Major Retailers Such As Rei, Online At Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, And Other Online Retailers, From October 2016 Through July 2017 For About $300. Recall FAQ
Specialty Ski And Snowboard Shops And By Major Retailers Such As Rei, Online At Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, And Other Online Retailers, From October 2016 Through July 2017 For About $300. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury. The notice was published on September 7, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,000 units are potentially affected.