CPSC recall 05-182, announced May 31, 2005, covers Mission-ITECH Hockey ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 hockey goalie masks and ITECH RP607 and RP609 goalie mask replacement wires (about 5,000 units). The metal wire on these products could break at or near a weld point, exposing a hockey goalie to facial injuries. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 3 injuries. Consumers should stop using the masks and replacement wires immediately and return them to the company for a free replacement unit. Recall contact: call (877) 832-3366, or email recall@itech.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label identifying the model and size (medium or large) is affixed to the rear crown of the helmet.
Which products are included?
The recalled hockey goalie masks and replacement wires are non-certified models with a cat-eye design and have the word "ITECH" printed on the sides and front of the mask. The ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 goalie masks came in black or white. A label identifying the model and size (medium or large) is affixed to the rear crown of the helmet. In addition, the back of the helmet has a large red triangular warning label. The ITECH RP607 and RP609 replacement wires are black, white and chrome and include a unique side attachment design - they are attached to the helmet/mask by four screws and posts without the use of any additional clips.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal wire on these products could break at or near a weld point, exposing a hockey goalie to facial injuries.
Incidents and injuries
ITECH received three reports of injuries sustained from the wire breaking at or near a weld point. The injuries included superficial facial and eye injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the masks and replacement wires immediately and return them to the company for a free replacement unit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mission-ITECH Hockey
- Manufacturer
- Mission-ITECH Hockey, of Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
- Recall number
- 05-182
- Units
- About 5,000
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods and hockey specialty stores, between January 1999 and September 2004, for about $250 for the mask and about $60 for the replacement wire.
ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 hockey goalie masks and ITECH RP607 and RP609 goalie mask replacement wires
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call ITECH toll-free at (877) 832-3366 or send an e-mail to recall@itech.com
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