CPSC2001-04-24
CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.
Sold at
Sports specialty and team sport stores, and team sport catalogs sold these guards nationwide, from June 1998 through March 2001, for about $25.
Affected count
About 60,000
Injuries reported
ASICS TIGER Corp. has received 10 reports of the plastic shells of these guards breaking, resulting in three injuries. The injuries reported include cuts and abrasions to the side of the head and ear.
Manufactured in
China
Products
ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene
Consumer contact
For more information, call ASICS TIGER Corp. at (888) 380-8222 anytime, or go to the firm's website at www.asicstiger.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-ASICS-TIGER-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Wrestling-Ear-GuardsDon't want to check this manually?
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