STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 14116 · Feb 26, 2014 · Stx
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14116
- Date
- Feb 26, 2014
- Company
- Stx
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- STX Shield throat protector
- Product type
- Sports Equipment & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stx shield throat protector?
Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
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.