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Product recall · CPSCApril 29, 2009Serious
Under Armour Athletic Cups
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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/productsafety
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 211,000
- Recall date
- April 29, 2009
- Brand
- Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.
Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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