Diamond Sports Recalls Umpire and Catcher Face Masks Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #15199
Recall Date
2015-07-28
Manufacturer
Diamond Sports Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Units Affected
About 10,000
Products Involved
Diamond Sports face masks
Hazard
Stitching on the face mask's harness can fail causing the mask to loosen or come off, posing a risk of impact injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled face masks and contact Diamond Sports for a free replacement harness.
Reported Injuries
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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
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.
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