Hockey Face Guards (I-Tech) – Component Failure (2000)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Hockey face guards
Brand
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
I-Tech Sport Products Inc., of Montreal, Canada is recalling Hockey face guards. The hazard is: These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
Only face guards with "OPTECH System," written on the black side clips, which lock on the plastic eye shield, are part of this recall. "ITECH" is written at the top center of the plastic eye shield, on the chin guard and on the chin guard strap. The model number of the face guards, "FX.50," is written on the packaging. Hockey face guards with "ITECH FX50" written on the black side clips are not part of this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact, causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026