CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling
CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
Why was CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement. Contact: For more information, call ASICS TIGER Corp. at (888) 380-8222 anytime, or go to the firm's website at www.asicstiger.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene
- Company
- ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 60,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- April 24, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene. The guard includes two plastic ear pieces covered with neoprene nylon. The ASICS red logo is on a label on the guard's strap. A gold label inside the guard reads, "MADE IN CHINA." A date code can be found written on the neoprene nylon underneath the outer rim of the ear piece. The recalled guards have date codes beginning with "98" or "99." The guards are white, red, purple, black, navy blue, royal blue, green or gold.