Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 11280. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
CPSC recall 11280 has the recall date 21 Jul 2011. The notice names the firm Uvex Sports. The recall has about 800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Skiing/Snowboarding.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 800 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | Uvex Funride ski helmets come in two adult sizes XS-M, and L-XL. Individual sizing is adjusted by a small dial located at the rear of the helmet. The helmets feature a chin strap, ear protection and the word "Uvex" printed toward the back of the helmet. The interior label on affected helmets bears the code "S-58B" or "S-58C". The helmet comes in the following colors and designs: solids in black, white, silver; carbon look matte in white or black; golden flower decal in white or black. |
| Product | Uvex Funride Ski Helmets, About 800, Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Sold at | Independent retail ski shops and ski rental stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2011 for $99. |
| Importer | Uvex Sports; Swix Sport USA |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 800Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Skiing/Snowboarding
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Uvex Sports
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11280The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11280. https://recallregister.com/product/724-ski-helmets-recalled-by-swix-sport-usa-due-to-head-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11280 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent retail ski shops and ski rental stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2011 for $99.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11280?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11280?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 800