Easton Sports Lacrosse Helmets Recalled Because of Facial Injury Hazard

Easton Sports recently announced a recall of Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets. 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.

The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.

This recall involves all Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets. “Easton” is printed on either side of the back of the helmet and on the jaw strap. “RAPTOR” is printed low on the back of the helmet in the center. The helmets were sold in sizes XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL and were available in the following colors: white; matte black; silver; navy blue and white; royal blue and white; and red and white. For additional information, contact Easton Sports toll-free at (877) 279-8545 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or visit their website at www.eastonlacrosse.com 

Approximately 12,000 lacrosse helmets were sold at sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.

According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.

If have been injured by a helmet or sports equipment, a defective products attorney may be able to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. For more information, call 1-888-BURNETTI.