Diamond Sports Recalls Umpire and Catcher Face Masks Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Recall date

July 28, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15199

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

Stitching on the face mask's harness can fail causing the mask to loosen or come off, posing a risk of impact injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled face masks and contact Diamond Sports for a free replacement harness.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.