The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01197·Announced 2001-07-13

JT USA Recalls Proteus Paintball Masks Due to Eye Injury Risk

JT USA is recalling Proteus paintball masks because the plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, potentially exposing consumers to eye 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 (eye injury) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

JT USA Inc. is recalling approximately 4,000 Proteus paintball masks. The recall involves masks with clear plastic ear covers, specifically model numbers 50085090201 and 50105090201. These masks were sold nationwide at paintball equipment stores from March 2001 through May 2001 for between $110 and $150.

The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover when hit by a paintball. This defect could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries. JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these masks immediately and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask. For more information and shipping instructions, consumers can call JT USA at (800) 587-2246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to The Recall Dept., JTA USA Inc., 515 Main St., Chula Vista, CA 91911.

The recalled product

Product
Proteus paintball mask
Manufacturer
JT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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