CPSC2001-07-13
CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks
JT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif.
Hazard
The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask.
Sold at
Paintball equipment stores sold these masks nationwide, from March 2001 through May 2001, for between $110 and $150.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Proteus paintball mask
Consumer contact
For more information and shipping instructions, call JT USA at (800) 587-2246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to The Recall Dept., JTA USA Inc., 515 Main St., Chula Vista, CA 91911. Consumers also can go to the firm's website at www.jtusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-JT-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Proteus-Paint-Ball-MasksDon't want to check this manually?
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