The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15105·Announced 2015-03-31

Bauer Hockey Recalls Goalie Masks and Replacement Wires Due to Breakage Hazard

Bauer Hockey is recalling specific goalie masks and replacement wire cages because the metal wires can break, posing a risk of facial impact or laceration.

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 (facial laceration) where injury has been reported, but the source does not indicate FDA Class I classification or fatalities, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bauer Hockey, Inc. is recalling specific hockey goalie masks and replacement wire cages due to a hazard where the metal wires on the cages can break. This breakage poses a risk of facial impact or laceration to the user. The recall includes the Concept C1 Goal Mask with Certified Titanium Oval Wire, the NME 10 Goal Mask with Certified Titanium Oval Wire, and the RP NME Ti Titanium Replacement Cage. These products were manufactured in Thailand and sold in the United States and Canada.

Bauer Hockey has received nine reports of wire breakage, with one incident in the U.S. and eight in Canada. Lacerations were reported in three of the Canadian incidents and the one U.S. incident. Approximately 1,200 units were sold in the U.S. and 1,300 in Canada between April 2013 and February 2015. The masks were sold for about $900 and the replacement cages for about $90 through independent sporting goods and online retailers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected goalie masks and replacement wires. They should contact Bauer Hockey toll-free at (844) 448-4246 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bauer.com and click on "Titanium Cage Recall" to obtain a free replacement wire cage and a complimentary throat protector.

The recalled product

Product
Goalie masks and replacement wire cages
Manufacturer
Bauer Hockey, Inc., of Exeter, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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