CPSC recall · Reported October 10, 2000
CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards
These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada recalled Only face guards with "OPTECH System," written on the black side clips, which lock on the….
CPSC, I-Tech Sport Products Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Hockey Face Guards was recalled by I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada in October 10, 2000. Reason: These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should…. Verify recall #01007 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada issued this CPSC recall-These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving….
- None
- agency class
- October 10, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01007 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Only face guards with "OPTECH System," written on the black side clips, which lock on the plastic eye shield, are part of this recall. "ITECH" is written at the top center of the plastic eye shield, on the chin guard and on the chin guard strap. The model number of the face guards, "FX.50," is written on the packaging. Hockey face guards with "ITECH FX50" written on the black side clips are not part of this recall.
Reason for recall
These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01007 |
| Date reported | October 10, 2000 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 1,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to t…
- Check the recall number (01007) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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