CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-766.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-766.
Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sports Specialty And Team Sport Stores, And Team Sport Catalogs Sold These Guards Nationwide, From June 1998 Through March 2001, For About $25. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-766.
For more information, call ASICS TIGER Corp. at (888) 380-8222 anytime, or go to the firm's website at www.asicstiger.com
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Sports Specialty And Team Sport Stores, And Team Sport Catalogs Sold These Guards Nationwide, From June 1998 Through March 2001, For About $25. Recall FAQ
Sports Specialty And Team Sport Stores, And Team Sport Catalogs Sold These Guards Nationwide, From June 1998 Through March 2001, For About $25. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: CPSC, ASICS TIGER Corp. Announce Recall of Wrestling Ear Guards. The notice was published on April 24, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 60,000 units are potentially affected.