Xenith recalls thousands of football helmets over head injury risk

Nearly 6,000 football helmets are being recalled because their shells can crack, posing a risk of head injuries.

The recall involves Xenith Epic varsity, X-2 varsity and X2E varsity and youth football helmets with a polycarbonate shell.

Xenith has received 29 reports of the helmets cracking. No injuries have been reported.

The helmets were sold between May 2015 and March.

A complete list of the serial numbers included in the recall can be found here.