Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
Recalled April 29, 2009 · CPSC recall 09202 · Under Armour
Hazard
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store.
Units
About 211,000
Incidents / injuries
Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.
Description
This recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups were sold individually and as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store.
Contact
For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.underarmour.com/productsafety
Product
Under Armour Athletic Cups
Imported by
Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland
Retailers
Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →