The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12138·Announced 2012-03-22

Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets Recalled Due to Chin Bar Breakage Hazard

Easton Sports is recalling about 12,000 Raptor Lacrosse Helmets because the chin bar can break on impact, posing a risk of jaw or facial injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (one laceration), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Easton Sports is recalling approximately 12,000 Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets due to a safety hazard involving the chin bar. The chin bar can crack or break upon impact with a ball or lacrosse stick, which can cause the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury. Easton Sports has received six reports of the chin bar cracking or breaking, including one report of a laceration injury.

The recalled helmets were sold in sizes XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL in various colors, including white, matte black, silver, navy blue and white, royal blue and white, and red and white. "Easton" is printed on either side of the back of the helmet and on the jaw strap, while "RAPTOR" is printed low on the back of the helmet in the center. The helmets were sold at sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.

Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Easton Sports toll-free at (877) 279-8545 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit their website at www.eastonlacrosse.com.

The recalled product

Product
Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets
Manufacturer
Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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