CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-04-24). Hazards: impact injury. About 60,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01133 |
| Published | 2001-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
| Product category | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products | ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene |
| Firm named in the title | ASICS TIGER Corp. |
| Firms | ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 60,000 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sports specialty and team sport stores, and team sport catalogs sold these guards nationwide, from June 1998 through March 2001, for about $25. |
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.
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 and 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.
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