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Please be aware of the following recall:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington,
DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2009
Release #09-202
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 823-0343
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm’s Media Contact: Diane Pelkey, (410) 246-5927
Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Under Armour Athletic Cups
Units: About 211,000
Importer: Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland
Hazard: The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury
hazard to athletes.
Incidents/Injuries: Under Armour has received five reports of cups
breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.
Description: This recall involves all athletic cups that have the
Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups
were sold individually and as part of a set with compression,
slider, or jock shorts.
Sold at: Sporting good stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide
and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for
about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Under Armour
toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.underarmour.com/product safety |
