CPSCGeneral Alert
STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: February 26, 2014Recall ID: 14116Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
STX Shield throat protector
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/STX-Recalls-Shield-Throat-Protector |
| Title | STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14116.shield_image_front_viewLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Shield Throat Protector Front View |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14116.ShieldTP2LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Shield Throat Protector as Sold At Retail Stores |
| Hazards › Name | The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck. |
| Products › Name | STX Shield throat protector |
| Products › Type | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2145 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 5843 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2014-02-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 14116 |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-02-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |