Safety regulator, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards
Recall 01007 · Oct 10, 2000 · I-Tech Sport Products Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01007
- Date
- Oct 10, 2000
- Company
- I-Tech Sport Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Hockey face guards
- Product type
- Sports Equipment & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
Only face guards with "OPTECH System," written on the black side clips, which lock on the plastic eye shield, are part of this recall. "ITECH" is written at the top center of the plastic eye shield, on the chin guard and on the chin guard strap. The model number of the face guards, "FX.50," is written on the packaging. Hockey face guards with "ITECH FX50" written on the black side clips are not part of this recall.
What can happen
These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- I-Tech has received one report of a hockey face guard becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting good stores nationwide sold these face guards, from July 2000 through August 2000, for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hockey face guards?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them.
What is the hazard?
These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
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.