STX Shield Throat Protector recall: Laceration Hazard
STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was STX Shield Throat Protector recalled?
The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund. Contact: STX toll-free at (888) 789-7894 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stx.com and click on RECALL--Shield Throat Protector for more information.
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
- STX Shield throat protector
- Company
- STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.
- Quantity
- About 4,000
- Sold at
- Specialty sporting goods stores such as Athlete's Connection, Commonwealth Lacrosse, Lacrosse Unlimited, Play It Again Sports, Sport Stop USA and Universal Lacrosse and online at www.LAX.com from September 2013 through February 2014 for about $20 to $25.
- Recall date
- February 26, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the STX Shield throat protector. The throat protector is black and has the letters "STX" engraved on the outer surface of the protector. It has straps attached by silver screws on each side and bottom of the protector to attach it to a lacrosse goalie's helmet below the helmet's chin guard.