Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 16245. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches and parents should contact Xenith to receive a free new replacement helmet.
CPSC recall 16245 has the recall date 17 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Xenith. The recall has about 5,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Head injury. CPSC gives the product type Helmets & Helmet Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm received 29 reports of cracking helmets; no injuries reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,900 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets were sold in multiple sizes depending on the model, and in varying colors and custom-paint designs. They have a facemask and a chin cup, available in different styles and varying colors, and may have an optional eye shield. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall. |
| Product | Football helmets, About 5,900, Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Sold at | Through team dealers and direct school sales, and at BSN, Buddy's All Stars, Carey's Sporting Goods, End Zone Sports and Sports, Inc. and other stores nationwide and online at Eastbay.com, Footlocker.com, SafetyFirstSports.com, SportsUnlimitedInc.com and Xenith.com from May 2015 through March 2016… |
| Manufacturer | Xenith LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,900Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Xenith
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16245The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16245. https://recallregister.com/product/7831-xenith-recalls-football-helmets-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 16245 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm received 29 reports of cracking helmets; no injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Through team dealers and direct school sales, and at BSN, Buddy's All Stars, Carey's Sporting Goods, End Zone Sports and Sports, Inc. and other stores nationwide and online at Eastbay.com, Footlocker.com, SafetyFirstSports.com, SportsUnlimitedInc.com and Xenith.com from May 2015 through March 2016…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16245?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16245?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,900