CPSC2013-05-02
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bat and contact Hillerich and Bradsby for a free replacement bat and the choice of an additional free item.
Sold at
The bats were sold nationwide at sporting goods, other retail stores and distributed to college amateur competitive softball teams from approximately May 2012 through February 2013 for about $350.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
Approximately170 bat handle separations have been reported to the company. The company is aware of one report of a barrel from a broken bat hitting a player in the shin.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat
Consumer contact
Hillerich and Bradsby at (800) 282-2287 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.slugger.com and click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Louisville-Slugger-OneX-Fastpitch-Softball-BatsDon't want to check this manually?
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