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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2000-10-10

CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards

Is my product affected?

Hockey face guards

  • Brand I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and I-Tech Sport Products Inc. are recalling certain hockey face guards that attach to helmets. These face guards can become dislodged when struck and fall off during use, potentially exposing the wearer's face to injury. The recall affects only face guards marked with "OPTECH System" on the black side clips, with "ITECH" printed on the plastic eye shield, chin guard, and chin guard strap. Face guards labeled "ITECH FX50" on the black side clips are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who own recalled face guards should stop using them immediately. According to the recall notice, affected consumers can return their recalled face guards to the store where they were purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. directly to receive a free replacement face guard by mail.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them.

Details from the source

Only face guards with "OPTECH System," written on the black side clips, which lock on the plastic eye shield, are part of this recall. "ITECH" is written at the top center of the plastic eye shield, on the chin guard and on the chin guard strap. The model number of the face guards, "FX.50," is written on the packaging. Hockey face guards with "ITECH FX50" written on the black side clips are not part of this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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