Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2009 Release #09-202

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 823-0343 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Firm�s Media Contact: Diane Pelkey, (410) 246-5927

Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Under Armour Athletic Cups

Units: About 211,000

Importer: Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland

Hazard: The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.

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