STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-02-26). Hazards: laceration, impact injury. About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14116 |
| Published | 2014-02-26 |
| Last updated | 2014-02-26 |
| Product category | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products | STX Shield throat protector |
| Firm named in the title | STX |
| Firms | STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.
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