Easton Sports · Recalled
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
- Units
- About 12,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Easton Sports toll-free at (877) 279-8545 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email eastonlacrossecustserv@eastonbellsports.com, or visit their website www.eastonlacrosse.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 22 2012; last revised APR 21 2016.
