Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
Recall 12138 · Mar 22, 2012 · Easton Sports
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12138
- Date
- Mar 22, 2012
- Company
- Easton Sports
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled easton raptor lacrosse helmets?
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.