STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard

The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Recall #: 14116
Affected scope: About 4,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the STX Shield throat protector. The throat protector is black and h….

STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 26, 2014. Reason: The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for…. Verify recall #14116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to ….

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agency class: February 26, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14116 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

Product description

This recall involves the STX Shield throat protector. The throat protector 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.

Reason for recall

The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14116
Date reported	February 26, 2014
Date initiated	February 26, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 4,000
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 the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 26, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14116.

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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