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Product Recall Number: 14-116

Why was STX Shield throat protector recalled?

The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

STX Shield throat protector
Here's product recall specific data for STX Shield throat protector.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-116

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-02-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: STX Shield throat protector

  • Description: When struck by a lacrosse ball, the Shield throat protector can crack or break.

  • Hazard Description: The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 4,000

  • Incidents: STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user's neck.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.

  • Sold At: 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.  

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed