CPSC2014-02-26
STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard
The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.
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.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
STX Shield throat protector
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/STX-Recalls-Shield-Throat-ProtectorDon't want to check this manually?
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