CPSC Recall in 2012: Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-138

Date: March 21, 2012

Product Name: Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 12,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.

Manufactured In:

China