The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14116·Announced 2014-02-26

STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard

STX is recalling about 4,000 Shield throat protectors because the device can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user's neck.

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 (lacerations and bruising) has been reported, but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md., is recalling about 4,000 STX Shield throat protectors. The throat protector is black with "STX" engraved on the outer surface and features straps attached by silver screws to secure it to a lacrosse goalie's helmet below the chin guard.

The recall is being issued because the Shield throat protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user. STX has received one report of the protector breaking, which resulted in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.

The affected products were sold at specialty sporting goods stores, including Athlete's Connection, Commonwealth Lacrosse, Lacrosse Unlimited, Play It Again Sports, Sport Stop USA, and Universal Lacrosse, as well as online at www.LAX.com, from September 2013 through February 2014 for approximately $20 to $25. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to STX for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact STX toll-free at (888) 789-7894 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.stx.com and click on RECALL--Shield Throat Protector.

The recalled product

Product
STX Shield throat protector
Manufacturer
STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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