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STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Consumers should
stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to
resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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Recall Summary
Name of Product: STX Shield throat protector
Hazard: The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by
a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy: Refund 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.
Photos available at
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/STX-Recalls-Shield-Throat-Protector/
Recall Details
Units: About 4,000
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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Importer/Distributor: STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Contact us at this toll-free number
if you have questions about a recall: 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime Call to get
product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe
products.
Media Contact Please use the phone numbers below for all media
requests. Phone: (301) 504-7908 Spanish: (301) 504-7800 Link Text:
View CPSC contacts for specific areas of expertise
SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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