Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Nike recalls thousands of helmet chin straps

"Nike is recalling 235,000 football helmet chin straps the company says has caused injuries among high school players, including at least two concussions, a broken nose and facial cuts requiring stitches.

The recall affects adult and youth-sized straps, of which about 155,000 were sold, Nike spokesman Vada Manager said. They retailed for $20 at sporting-goods stores nationwide and on Nike's Web site from April 2006 to October 2007, the U.S. Product Safety Commission said."


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