CPSC Recall in 2016: Head USA Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-093

Date: February 04, 2016

Product Name: Ski and snowboard helmets

Recall Description:

This recall involves six models of HEAD ski and snowboard helmets:  Agent, Alia, Andor, Arise, Arosa and Avril. They were sold in sizes M/L and XL/XXL in black, blue, green white and yellow, with straps in a variety of colors. HEAD, the model name, size and ?Production Code: Dec. 2014? are printed on stickers that can be found by lifting the lining above the right earpiece.  

Hazard Description:

The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 260 in the United States (in addition, 180 were sold in Canada).

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and online from January 2015 through December 2015 for between $80 and $120.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan