NOTICE OF RECALL

Reference
Health Canada / Consumer Product Safety

Date
July 2008

Product Name
RBK and CCM Hockey Helmets

Full Product Description
Only helmets that fall within the table below and have a HECC sticker with end date of JUN - 2013 are affected by this recall. These helmets also carry a CSA certification sticker (not shown in pictures).

The model and the HECC sticker can be located at the back of all helmet models. The HECC sticker is located on the left side when you are viewing the helmet from the back.

Consult the following table to determine which models of the helmet shells and colours are potentially affected by this recall:

Brand	Model Numbers	Colours Of The Helmet Shells That Require Inspection	Colours Of The Helmet Shells That Are Not Affected By This Recall
RBK	HT8K	Black/Black, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Maroon, Yellow	White/Black, Royal
RBK	HT6K	Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal
RBK	HT6K Combo	Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal
RBK	HT4K	Black, Navy, Red, Royal	White
RBK	HT4K Combo	Navy, Red, Royal	Black, White
CCM	HTV10	Yellow	Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Green, Maroon
CCM	HTV10 Combo	Black	White, Navy, Red, Royal
CCM	HTV08	Black, White, Royal, Yellow	Navy, Red, Green
CCM	HTV08 Combo	Black, Medium Black, White, Navy, Royal	Red
CCM	HT692	White, Navy	Black, Red, Royal
CCM	HT692 Combo	Black	White, Navy, Red, Royal

Hazard Identified
The chin strap of the recalled helmets may disengage while being used by consumers. If the chin strap disengages, the helmet can fall off, posing a potential safety risk to neck and head injuries.

Although the recalled helmets carry HECC and CSA certification stickers, the product affected by this recall no longer meet these certification standards.

Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or incidents to Canadians related to the use of these helmets.

Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets.

Consumers may return the helmets to the store of purchase for a replacement.

For additional information, consumers may contact the firm's Customer Service Department at 1-800-636-5895 if they are located in Canada, or 1-800-451-4600 if they are located in the U.S.A.

Number Sold
Approximately 4, 200 of the recalled helmets were sold in North America.

Time Period Sold
The recalled helmets were sold from May 2008 to July 2008.

The helmets were sold nationwide; especially in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario where almost half of the sales occurred.

Manufactured in Canada.

Manufacturer
Sport Maska Inc., of Montreal, Quebec

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