CPSC recall 14-211, announced June 19, 2014, covers Sport Maska Reebok TCPRE Senior and Junior Goalie Throat Collars (about 3,300 units). Throat collars have been decertified by BNQ in Canada due to the risk that a skate blade could penetrate the collar, posing a laceration hazard to the throat. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled throat collars and contact their local hockey dealer to return the product for a full refund or replacement, or contact Reebok-CCM for information on how to return the product directly to Reebok-CCM for a replacement or full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 451-4600, or go to www.reebokccm.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.
Affected products have the model number K101SR TCPRE or K101JR TCPRE located on the label sewn on the inside of each throat collar pad and on the outside of a polybag in which the product may have been sold at retail stores.
Which products are included?
The recalled Reebok TCPRE Senior (SR) and Junior (JR) Goalie Throat Collars are black with white trim and the word "Reebok" is embroidered at the base of the collar. They have the BNQ certification mark screen printed and the words "Ballistic Nylon Ballistique", "TCPRE SR or JR" and sizing information on the right side of the collar base. Affected products have the model number K101SR TCPRE or K101JR TCPRE located on the label sewn on the inside of each throat collar pad and on the outside of a polybag in which the product may have been sold at retail stores.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Throat collars have been decertified by BNQ in Canada due to the risk that a skate blade could penetrate the collar, posing a laceration hazard to the throat.
Incidents and injuries
Reebok-CCM has received no reports of product-related injuries or complaints from consumers or retailers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled throat collars and contact their local hockey dealer to return the product for a full refund or replacement, or contact Reebok-CCM for information on how to return the product directly to Reebok-CCM for a replacement or full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sport Maska
- Manufacturer
- Sport Maska Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Recall number
- 14-211
- Units
- About 3,300 in the United States and 8,100 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores nationwide from April 2012 through May 2014, for about $50 for the SR model and $40 for the JR model.
- Distributor
- Reebok-CCM of Montpelier, Vt.
Reebok TCPRE Senior and Junior Goalie Throat Collars
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., Monday through Friday, or online at www.reebokccm.com and click on Goalie Throat Collar Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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