CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-10-10). Hazards: fall, impact injury. Models: FX.50. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01007 |
| Published | 2000-10-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-19 |
| Product category | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products | Hockey face guards |
| Firm named in the title | I-Tech Sport Products Inc. |
| Firms | I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Model numbers | FX.50 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them.
Incidents and injuries
I-Tech has received one report of a hockey face guard becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.
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