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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2001-04-24

CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards

Is my product affected?

ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene

  • Brand ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

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

What happened

The CPSC and ASICS Tiger Corp. are recalling ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guards with Neoprene because the plastic protective shell can break when hit against a hard surface, potentially causing impact injuries to the wrestler's head. The recalled guards feature two plastic ear pieces covered with neoprene nylon, an ASICS red logo on the strap label, and a "MADE IN CHINA" gold label inside. They come in white, red, purple, black, navy blue, royal blue, green, or gold, and can be identified by date codes beginning with "98" or "99" written on the neoprene nylon underneath the outer rim of the ear piece.

Consumers who own these ear guards should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased or to ASICS for a free replacement.

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

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.

Details from the source

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.

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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