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Under Armour Recalls Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: November 3, 2011
Company: Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps. They were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with "Under Armour" printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and

Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report