Washington, DC –The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Uvex Sports and Swix Sport USA, have announced a voluntary recall of Uvex Funride ski helmets as the helmets have insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed, the organizations indicate, adding that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

About 800 Uvex Funride ski helmets were sold for around $99 between January 2009 and April 2011 at ski shops nationwide. They 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 as well as a central venting slider with two directional arrows.  The interior label on affected helmets bears the code “S-58B” or “S-58C”.  The helmet comes in solid black, white and silver colors, carbon look matte in white or black, and a golden flower decal pattern in white or black. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.  For additional information, contact Uvex at Swix Sport USA at (800) 343-8335 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.uvex-sports.de/en/recall.