Football Helmet Recall: Nearly 6,000 Pulled For Concussion Concerns

BAY AREA, CA – Sports-equipment manufacturer Xenith is recalling nearly 6,000 football helmets sold nationwide due to the potential for cracking that could result in head injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

This voluntary recall, announced Wednesday, involves 5,900 Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets, with gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shells, sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets, sold in multiple sizes, colors and custom-paint designs, have facemasks and chin cups and may have optional eye shields.

How to know if your child's helmet is part of the recall? Serial numbers are printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet, and a complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall.

To date, the company has received 29 reports of cracking helmets with no injuries reported, officials said. The items were sold in stores, online and through team dealers and direct school sales. according to the Michigan-based company's statement.

Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches and parents can contact Xenith HERE to receive free new replacement helmets.

Full details here.

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