The device can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball
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STX of Baltimore, Md., is recalling about 4,000 Shield throat protectors.
The throat protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
The company has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user’s neck.
This recall involves the STX Shield throat protector, which 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.
The throat protectors, manufactured in Taiwan, were 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.
Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return it to STX for a full refund.
Consumers may contact STX toll-free at (888) 789-7894 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.