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Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury
CPSC ^ | 11-13-2007 | CPSC

Posted on 11/13/2007 7:33:25 PM PST by Westlander

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. “Made in China” and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: china; helmet; nike; strap
Another Chinese product.
1 posted on 11/13/2007 7:33:27 PM PST by Westlander
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To: Westlander

Yes, pay no attention to that 275 lb linebacker comin’ at ya!


2 posted on 11/13/2007 7:35:39 PM PST by TexGuy
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To: Westlander
Remember when "Made in Japan" meant cheap junk? Now cheap and dangerous products say “Made in China.”
3 posted on 11/13/2007 7:36:39 PM PST by Inyo-Mono (If you don't want people to get your goat, don't tell them where it's tied.)
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To: Westlander
“Made in China” ... is printed on the inside of the strap

Question for legal discussion: Is "Made in China" prima facie evidence of negligence by the seller so that an affirmative defense should be required to rebut the presumption? Or should the presumption of fault be irrebuttable so that only the question of damages should go to the jury if the jury finds that the product causing the injury was made in China?

4 posted on 11/13/2007 7:40:32 PM PST by PAR35
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To: PAR35

Are any helmets made in the USA any more? I heard some time ago that none were made here because of the trial attorneys’ liability claims.


5 posted on 11/13/2007 7:42:24 PM PST by casino66 ( If I vote Dem I'll get everything 'free')
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To: TexGuy

6 posted on 11/13/2007 7:43:13 PM PST by Westlander (Unleash the Neutron Bomb)
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To: PAR35

sellers are protected by federal and state laws of requirement, so the law suits would find the guilty, the manufactures,save international law loopholes


7 posted on 11/13/2007 7:43:34 PM PST by advertising guy (If computer skills named us, I'd be back-space delete.)
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To: PAR35

riddell revolutionT or the Schutt ION 4D are they way to go.


8 posted on 11/13/2007 7:45:09 PM PST by Perdogg (Elections have consequences.)
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To: Westlander

That’s a Schutt ION 4D


9 posted on 11/13/2007 7:50:17 PM PST by Perdogg (Elections have consequences.)
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