CPSC, ITECH Announce Recall of Hockey Goalie Masks and Replacement Wires
Source: CPSC Recall #05182
Recall Date
2005-05-31
Manufacturer
Mission-ITECH Hockey, of Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
Units Affected
About 5,000
Products Involved
ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 hockey goalie masks and ITECH RP607 and RP609 goalie mask replacement wires
Hazard
The metal wire on these products could break at or near a weld point, exposing a hockey goalie to facial injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the masks and replacement wires immediately and return them to the company for a free replacement unit.
Reported Injuries
ITECH received three reports of injuries sustained from the wire breaking at or near a weld point. The injuries included superficial facial and eye injuries.
Sold At
Sporting goods and hockey specialty stores, between January 1999 and September 2004, for about $250 for the mask and about $60 for the replacement wire.
Manufactured In
Canada
Full Recall Description
The recalled hockey goalie masks and replacement wires are non-certified models with a cat-eye design and have the word "ITECH" printed on the sides and front of the mask. The ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 goalie masks came in black or white. A label identifying the model and size (medium or large) is affixed to the rear crown of the helmet. In addition, the back of the helmet has a large red triangular warning label. The ITECH RP607 and RP609 replacement wires are black, white and chrome and include a unique side attachment design - they are attached to the helmet/mask by four screws and posts without the use of any additional clips.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28