The National Operating Committee on Standards for
Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has announced that the Cascade R model lacrosse
helmet no longer complies with NOCSAE standard ND041 and that Cascade's
certification of compliance on that helmet model only is invalid.
We are working with NOCSAE to clarify the concerns and
appropriately address the issue. However, our first priority is always our
loyal Cascade customers.
Players not in immediate need of a certified helmet are
encouraged to retain their helmet. Cascade is confident that we will be able to
re-certify the helmet and that recertification could be a simple fix. We expect
to communicate all available remedies as soon as possible, once approved by
NOCSAE.
We are communicating the following information to the
consumers:
• If you are a player that owns an R helmet and has
games in November/Early December but do not own another certified helmet, you
should contact your preferred lacrosse retailer to understand if they have the
ability to fit you with a certified helmet. If yes, return your R helmet to
that retailer and they will provide a replacement.
• If you are a player that owns an R helmet and are not
using it until the season starts, we are asking you to please hold onto your
helmet in the short-term. As we get closer to season start we will have a
procedure in place for you to receive either an update to your R model or
another replacement option.
Detailed instructions on necessary steps will be made
available on our web site www.CascadeLacrosse.com and provided to all relevant
governing bodies as soon as they become available.
It is important to note that the Cascade R model has
passed applicable NOCSAE standards at two separate, independent,
NOCSAE-accredited test labs commissioned by the Company.
We apologize for the confusion and disruption cause by
today's announcement. We know you have trusted Cascade and our products for
more than 28 years and we will do everything in our power to ensure that trust
remains for many years to come.
