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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 24, 2001
Recalled ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard
Recalled ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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