April
24, 2001
ASICS
TIGER Corp., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 ear
guards used in wrestling. The plastic protective shell of these guards can
break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to
the wrestler's head.
ASICS TIGER Corp. has received 10 reports of the plastic shells of these guards
breaking, resulting in three injuries. The injuries reported include cuts and
abrasions to the side of the head and ear.
The recall involves ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene. The guard
includes two plastic ear pieces covered with neoprene nylon. The ASICS red logo
is on a label on the guard's strap. A gold label inside the guard reads,
"MADE IN CHINA." A date code can be found written on the neoprene
nylon underneath the outer rim of the ear piece. The recalled guards have date
codes beginning with "98" or "99." The guards are white,
red, purple, black, navy blue, royal blue, green or gold. Sports specialty and
team sport stores, and team sport catalogs sold these guards nationwide from
June 1998 through March 2001 for about $25.
Consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to
the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement. For more
information, call ASICS TIGER Corp. at (888) 380-8222 anytime, or go to the
firm's web site at www.asicstiger.com.