Diamond Sports is recalling approximately 10,000 umpire and catcher face masks and separate harnesses because the stitching on the harness can fail. If the stitching breaks, the mask can loosen or fall off during use, leaving the player or umpire's face unprotected. The firm has received 36 reports of stitching failure, though no injuries have been reported. These black masks and harnesses were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide between February 2014 and May 2015.
The stitching on the mask's harness can fail and break apart during impact or regular use, causing the protective mask to shift or fall off. This exposes the user to direct impact from baseballs or softballs, which can result in serious facial or head injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled face masks and contact Diamond Sports for a free replacement harness.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response