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Consumer Affairs

Under Armour Athletic Cups Recalled


April 29, 2009
Under Armour Inc. is recalling about 211,000 athletic cups. The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.

Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.

This recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups were sold individually and as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts.

The cups, made in China, were sold at sporting good stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store.

For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.underarmour.com/productsafety.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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