Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported March 22, 2012
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets. "Easton" is printed on either si… - a moderate-severity action.
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 22, 2012. Reason: The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a ful…. Verify recall #12138 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury..
- Moderate
- severity level
- March 22, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12138 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #12138) was formally reported on March 22, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 12,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Outdoor & Sports recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 510 outdoor & sports recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 12,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product 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.
Reason for recall
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12138 |
| Date reported | March 22, 2012 |
| Date initiated | March 22, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (12138) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 12,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 22, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12138.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (12138) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 22, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.