CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards

Recalled April 24, 2001 · CPSC recall 01133 · ASICS TIGER

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.

Units

About 60,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, call ASICS TIGER Corp. at (888) 380-8222 anytime, or go to the firm's website at www.asicstiger.com

Product

ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene

Imported by

ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Sports specialty and team sport stores, and team sport catalogs sold these guards nationwide, from June 1998 through March 2001, for about $25.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →