CPSC recall 09-202, announced April 29, 2009, covers Under Armour Athletic Cups (about 211,000 units). The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store. Recall contact: call (888) 823-0343, or go to www.underarmour.com/productsafety.
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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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups were sold individually and as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
Incidents and injuries
Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Under Armour
- Recall number
- 09-202
- Units
- About 211,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15.
- Importer
- Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland
Under Armour Athletic Cups
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.underarmour.com/productsafety
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