CPSC recall 01-007, announced October 10, 2000, covers I-Tech Sport Products Hockey face guards (about 1,000 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 361-5595.
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
The 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.
Incidents and injuries
I-Tech has received one report of a hockey face guard becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- I-Tech Sport Products
- Manufacturer
- I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada
- Recall number
- 01-007
- 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.
Hockey face guards
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call I-Tech at (800) 361-5595 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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