STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled February 26, 2014 · CPSC recall 14116 · STX
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.
Units
About 4,000
Incidents / injuries
STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.
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.
Product
STX Shield throat protector
Imported by
STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →