Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
Why was Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to recalled?
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Easton Sports toll-free at (877) 279-8545 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit their website www.eastonlacrosse.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets
- Company
- Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 12,000
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Easton Sports has received six reports of the chin bar cracking or breaking on impact with a ball or lacrosse stick, including one laceration injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets. "Easton" is printed on either side of the back of the helmet and on the jaw strap. "RAPTOR" is printed low on the back of the helmet in the center. The helmets were sold in sizes XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL and were available in the following colors: white; matte black; silver; navy blue and white; royal blue and white; and red and white.