The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01133·Announced 2001-04-24

ASICS Recalls Wrestling Ear Guards Due to Breaking Plastic Shells

ASICS TIGER Corp. is recalling approximately 60,000 wrestling ear guards because the plastic shells can break upon impact, causing head and ear injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (cuts and abrasions), but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ASICS TIGER Corp. is recalling approximately 60,000 units of the ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene. The recall involves guards with date codes beginning with "98" or "99". The product was sold nationwide in sports specialty stores, team sport stores, and catalogs from June 1998 through March 2001 for about $25.

The recall was initiated because the plastic protective shell of the ear guards can break when hit against a hard surface. This defect can result in impact injuries to the wrestler's head. ASICS TIGER Corp. has received 10 reports of the plastic shells breaking, which resulted in three injuries. The reported injuries include cuts and abrasions to the side of the head and ear.

Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately. They can return the guards to the store where they were purchased or to ASICS TIGER Corp. for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can call ASICS TIGER Corp. at (888) 380-8222 or visit www.asicstiger.com.

The recalled product

Product
ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene
Manufacturer
ASICS TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
60,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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