Safety regulator, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
Recall 01133 · Apr 24, 2001 · ASICS TIGER Corp.
60,000
units affected
60,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01133
- Date
- Apr 24, 2001
- Company
- ASICS TIGER Corp.
- Units affected
- 60,000
- Product
- ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene
- Product type
- Sports Equipment & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene. The guard includes two plastic ear pieces covered with neoprene nylon. The ASICS red logo is on a label on the guard's strap. A gold label inside the guard reads, "MADE IN CHINA." A date code can be found written on the neoprene nylon underneath the outer rim of the ear piece. The recalled guards have date codes beginning with "98" or "99." The guards are white, red, purple, black, navy blue, royal blue, green or gold.
What can happen
The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ASICS TIGER Corp. has received 10 reports of the plastic shells of these guards breaking, resulting in three injuries. The injuries reported include cuts and abrasions to the side of the head and ear.
- Sold at
- Sports specialty and team sport stores, and team sport catalogs sold these guards nationwide, from June 1998 through March 2001, for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled asic gel wrestling ear guard with neoprene?
Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The plastic protective shell of these guards can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head.
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.