Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 09202 · announced April 29, 2009 · Under Armour · 211,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15.
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/productsafety
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.