CPSCGeneral Alert
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
Published: March 22, 2012Recall ID: 12138Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Lacrosse-Helmets-Recalled-by-Easton-Sports-Due-to-Facial-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12138.12138a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12138.12138b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | RAPTOR |
| Hazards › Name | The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets |
| Products › Type | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1221 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 1009 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250. |
| Recall Date | 2012-03-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 12138 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |