Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-03-22). Hazards: injury. About 12,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`12138`
Published	2012-03-22
Last updated	2016-04-21
Product category	Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Products	Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets
Firm named in the title	Easton Sports
Firms	Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	12,000
Hazard classes	injury
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.

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.

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.

Incidents and 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.

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