Reebok-CCM Recalls Senior Hockey Elbow Pads Due to Risk of Elbow Injury
CPSC recall 14093 · announced January 28, 2014 · Sport Maska Inc. Of Montreal, Quebec, Canada · 2,100 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Reebok EP20K Senior (SR) Hockey Elbow Pads with, all-foam elbow caps. The pads are white with grey and black colored fabric. The word Reebok appears on the upper and lower arm sections of each elbow pad, and the words 20K PRO appears on the forearm of each pad. There are three Velcro brand closure bands on each elbow pad. The product code K101SR EP20K is located on the inside label of each elbow pad and on the outside of the polybag in which some products were packaged. The elbow pad comes in S, M, L and XL.
The hazard
The molded foam padding inside the elbow pads can become cracked, fractured or split, which poses a risk of injury to the elbow.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elbow pads and return the product to place of purchase for a full refund or replacement, or return the product directly to Reebok-CCM Hockey Inc. for a replacement. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company reports one incident in Canada which resulted in a broken elbow.
Sold at: Retail hockey stores nationwide and directly from Reebok- CCM Hockey, Inc.'s business-to-employee website from April 2013 through November 2013 for about $110.
Consumer contact: CCM Hockey, Inc. at (800) 451-4600 in the U.S. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., Monday through Friday, online at http://reebokccm.com and then click on button marked "Recall," or by email at returns@reebokccm.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.