STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-02-26 · 14116
Hazards
The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Recall
Number
14116
Date
2014-02-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
STX Shield throat protector
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.