CPSC recall 15-199, announced July 28, 2015, covers Diamond Sports face masks (about 10,000 units). Stitching on the face mask's harness can fail causing the mask to loosen or come off, posing a risk of impact injury. The notice cites 36 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled face masks and contact Diamond Sports for a free replacement harness. Recall contact: call (888) 558-2250, go to www.diamond-sports.com, or email red@diamond-sports.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.
Lot numbers can be found on a sticker on an inside metal bar in the face mask.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Diamond Sports umpire and catcher face masks with Diamond harnesses. The masks and harnesses are black. Diamond is printed in white on the harness. The face masks have lot number D-0143, D-0842, D-1041, D-1142, D-0152 or D-0451. Lot numbers can be found on a sticker on an inside metal bar in the face mask. Only faces mask harnesses that do not have box stitching, a reinforced "X" stitching inside a box, located on the harness straps are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Stitching on the face mask's harness can fail causing the mask to loosen or come off, posing a risk of impact injury.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 36 reports of the stitching failing on the harnesses. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled face masks and contact Diamond Sports for a free replacement harness.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Diamond Sports
- Recall number
- 15-199
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2014 through May 2015 for between $31 and $106 for the complete mask with harness. The harnesses were also sold separately for between $3 and $6.
- Importer
- Diamond Sports Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Diamond Sports face masks
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
Diamond Sports toll free at (888) 558-2250 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at red@diamond-sports.com or online at www.diamond-sports.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
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