Diamond Sports Recalls Umpire and Catcher Face Masks Due to Impact Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 15199 · announced July 28, 2015 · Diamond Sports · 10,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Diamond Sports umpire and catcher face masks with Diamond harnesses. The masks and harnesses are black. Diamond is printed in white on the harness. The face masks have lot number D-0143, D-0842, D-1041, D-1142, D-0152 or D-0451. Lot numbers can be found on a sticker on an inside metal bar in the face mask. Only faces mask harnesses that do not have box stitching, a reinforced "X" stitching inside a box, located on the harness straps are included in this recall.
The hazard
Stitching on the face mask's harness can fail causing the mask to loosen or come off, posing a risk of impact injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled face masks and contact Diamond Sports for a free replacement harness. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 36 reports of the stitching failing on the harnesses. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2014 through May 2015 for between $31 and $106 for the complete mask with harness. The harnesses were also sold separately for between $3 and $6.
Consumer contact: Diamond Sports toll free at (888) 558-2250 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at red@diamond-sports.com or online at www.diamond-sports.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.