Under Armour Athletic Cups

Description: Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard NEWS from CPSC 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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/productsafety [Learn More]