CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball
CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks
Why was CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask. 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
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
- Proteus paintball mask
- Company
- JT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 4,000
- Sold at
- Paintball equipment stores sold these masks nationwide, from March 2001 through May 2001, for between $110 and $150.
- Recall date
- July 13, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Proteus mask, used for protection during paintball combat, is made up of a Spectra goggle, visor and facemask, which includes ear covers and a strap. Model number 50085090201 includes a cooling fan. Model number 50105090201 does not include a fan. The model numbers are written on the packaging. Both masks are gray with clear plastic ear covers. Only masks with clear ear covers are part of the recall.