CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks
CPSC recall 01197. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask.
CPSC recall 01197 has the recall date 13 Jul 2001. The notice names the firm JT USA. The recall has about 4,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Paintball Equipment & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 4,000 |
| Description | The Proteus mask, used for protection during paintball combat, is made up of a Spectra goggle, visor and facemask, which includes ear covers and a strap. Model number 50085090201 includes a cooling fan. Model number 50105090201 does not include a fan. The model numbers are written on the packaging. Both masks are gray with clear plastic ear covers. Only masks with clear ear covers are part of the recall. |
| Product | Proteus paintball mask, About 4,000, Paintball Equipment & Accessories |
| Sold at | Paintball equipment stores sold these masks nationwide, from March 2001 through May 2001, for between $110 and $150. |
| Manufacturer | JT USA Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Paintball Equipment & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name JT USA
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01197. https://recallregister.com/product/882-cpsc-jt-usa-inc-announce-recall-of-proteus-paint-ball-masks/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Paintball equipment stores sold these masks nationwide, from March 2001 through May 2001, for between $110 and $150.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,000