CPSC Recall in 2017: Smith Recalls Ski and Snowboard Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-219

Date: September 07, 2017

Product Name: Quantum ski and snowboard helmets

Recall Description:

This recall involves all 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. They were sold in in sizes S, M, L and XL in matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, matte Fire (red) /charcoal, matte Klein Blue (blue), matte olive green, matte Reactor (bright green) /black and matte Thunder gray (gray) color combinations. Smith Quantum is printed on a label inside the helmet along with the manufacturing dates.

Hazard Description:

The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 7,000 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Specialty ski and snowboard shops and by major retailers, online at Backcountry.com, Smithoptics.com, and other online retailers, from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $300.

Manufactured In:

China