CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-10-10 · 01007
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01007
Date
2000-10-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hockey face guards
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada
Retailer(s)
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these face guards, from July 2000 through August 2000, for about $100.
Description
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.