Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8741.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8741.
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.
✅ 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 Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And Online At Rawlings.com And Other Online Stores From July 2018 Through September 2019 For About $200. 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-8741.
Rawlings at 800-729-5464 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at returns@rawlings.com or online at www.rawlings.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And Online At Rawlings.com And Other Online Stores From July 2018 Through September 2019 For About $200. Recall FAQ
Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And Online At Rawlings.com And Other Online Stores From July 2018 Through September 2019 For About $200. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury. The notice was published on February 6, 2020 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,400 units are potentially affected.