CPSC Recall in 2011: Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12035

Date: November 02, 2011

Product Name: UA Defender Chin Straps

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the retailer named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 541,000

Incidents:

Under Armour has received six reports of injuries that required stitches.

Sold At:

Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

China