Reebok-CCM Recalls Senior Hockey Elbow Pads Due to Risk of Elbow Injury
Recall 14093 · Jan 28, 2014 · Reebok-CCM
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14093
- Date
- Jan 28, 2014
- Company
- Reebok-CCM
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- EP20K Senior (SR) Hockey Elbow Pads
- Product type
- Sports Equipment & Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Reebok EP20K Senior (SR) Hockey Elbow Pads with, all-foam elbow caps. The pads are white with grey and black colored fabric. The word Reebok appears on the upper and lower arm sections of each elbow pad, and the words 20K PRO appears on the forearm of each pad. There are three Velcro brand closure bands on each elbow pad. The product code K101SR EP20K is located on the inside label of each elbow pad and on the outside of the polybag in which some products were packaged. The elbow pad comes in S, M, L and XL.
What can happen
The molded foam padding inside the elbow pads can become cracked, fractured or split, which poses a risk of injury to the elbow.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elbow pads and return the product to place of purchase for a full refund or replacement, or return the product directly to Reebok-CCM Hockey Inc. for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company reports one incident in Canada which resulted in a broken elbow.
- Sold at
- Retail hockey stores nationwide and directly from Reebok- CCM Hockey, Inc.'s business-to-employee website from April 2013 through November 2013 for about $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ep20k senior (sr) hockey elbow pads?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elbow pads and return the product to place of purchase for a full refund or replacement, or return the product directly to Reebok-CCM Hockey Inc. for a replacement.
What is the hazard?
The molded foam padding inside the elbow pads can become cracked, fractured or split, which poses a risk of injury to the elbow.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.