July
13, 2001
JT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif., is voluntarily
recalling about 4,000 Proteus masks used for protection during paint ball
combat. The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover when hit by a
paint ball. This 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. No injuries have been reported.
The Proteus mask is made up of a Spectra goggle, visor and facemask, which include
ear covers and a strap. Model number 50085090201 includes a cooling fan. Model
number 50105090201 does not include a fan. The model numbers are written on the
packaging. Both masks are gray with clear, plastic ear covers. Only masks with
clear ear covers are part of the recall. Paint ball equipment stores sold these
masks nationwide from March 2001 through May 2001 for between $110 and $150.
Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT
USA for a free replacement mask. For more information and shipping
instructions, 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. Consumers also can go to the firm's web site at www.jtusa.com.