CPSC2012-03-22
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Hazard
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
Sold at
Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets
Consumer 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 eastonlacrossecustserv@eastonbellsports.com, or visit their website www.eastonlacrosse.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Lacrosse-Helmets-Recalled-by-Easton-Sports-Due-to-Facial-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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