The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09202·Announced 2009-04-29

Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due to Injury Hazard

Under Armour is recalling about 211,000 athletic cups because they can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury to athletes.

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 bruising), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Under Armour Inc. is recalling approximately 211,000 athletic cups due to an injury hazard. The recalled cups can break if hit, which poses a risk of serious injury to athletes. This recall includes all athletic cups with the Under Armour logo, covering adult, teen, and youth sizes. The products were sold individually or as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts.

The cups were sold at sporting goods stores, Under Armour outlets nationwide, and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15 each. The products were manufactured in China.

Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including one injury involving cuts and bruising. Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store. For additional information, consumers can contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.underarmour.com/productsafety.

The recalled product

Product
Under Armour Athletic Cups
Manufacturer
Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
211,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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