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Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmet
- Starting date:
- March 30, 2012
- Posting date:
- March 30, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002799
Affected products
Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmet
Product description
This recall involves the Easton Raptor lacrosse helmets that are available in all colours and sizes with the following UPC numbers:
- 885002156104
- 56111
- 56128
- 56135
- 56142
- 56159
- 56166
- 56173
- 56180
- 56197
- 56203
- 56210
- 56227
- 56234
- 56241
- 56258
- 56265
- 56272
Hazard identified
The chin bar can crack causing the wearer to suffer facial or jaw injury.
Easton Sports has received six reports of the chin bar cracking or breaking on impact with a ball or lacrosse stick, including one laceration injury. None of the six incidents occurred in Canada.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of the affected helmets.
Number sold
Approximately 37 of the affected helmets were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected helmets were sold from November 2011 to March 2012.
Companies
- Importer
-
Easton Sports Inc.
Scotts Valley
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the helmet and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Easton Sports toll-free at 1-877-279-8545 between 7 AM and 5 PM MT Monday through Friday, or by email at eastonlacrossecustserv@eastonbellsports.com, or by visiting the firm's website.