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CPSCRecalled Oct 10, 2000 · #01007

CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Hockey face guards
Type
Sports Equipment & Accessories
Manufacturer
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these face guards, from July 2000 through August 2000, for about $100.

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice