Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 12138. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
CPSC recall 12138 has the recall date 22 Mar 2012. The notice names the firm Easton Sports. The recall has about 12,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. CPSC gives the product type Helmets & Helmet Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets, About 12,000, Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Sold at | Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250. |
| Importer | Easton Sports |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Easton Sports
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2010 | Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard |
| 12 Nov 2009 | Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12138The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12138. https://recallregister.com/product/1009-lacrosse-helmets-recalled-by-easton-sports-due-to-facial-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12138 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12138?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12138?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,000