CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-04-24 · 01133
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01133
Date
2001-04-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sports specialty and team sport stores, and team sport catalogs sold these guards nationwide, from June 1998 through March 2001, for about $25.
Importer(s)
ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.