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Xenith Recalls Football Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

Date: August 17, 2016
Company: Xenith LLC, of Detroit, Mich.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

Football players should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Players, coaches and parents should contact Xenith to receive a free new replacement helmet. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves Xenith Epic Varsity, X2 Varsity, X2E Varsity and Youth football helmets with a gloss or metallic-painted polycarbonate shell sold or factory-reconditioned between May 1, 2015 and March 18, 2016. The helmets were sold in multiple sizes depending on the model, and in varying colors and custom-paint designs. They have a facemask and a chin cup, available in different styles and varying colors, and may have an optional eye shield. The serial number is printed on a white sticker inside the top of the helmet. A complete list of the serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.xenith.com/recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

The shells of the football helmets can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Xenith LLC, of Detroit, Mich.

Xenith LLC, of Detroit, Mich. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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