Recall 01-007, published October 10, 2000
I-Tech Sport Products Hockey face guards
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
FX.50The model number of the face guards, "FX.50," is written on the packaging.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- I-Tech Sport Products
- Recall published
- October 10, 2000
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 1,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting good stores nationwide sold these face guards, from July 2000 through August 2000, for about $100.
