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Jimmy Hack Golf Golf Swing Trainers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The orange ball can detach from the trainer while in use, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf swing trainers and contact Jimmy Hack Golf to receive a free replacement product.
Who to contact: Jimmy Hack Golf toll-free at 877-505-9447 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://orangewhipgolf.com/ and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Orange Whip golf swing trainer models OWT and OWM. The recalled trainers have a black grip and flexible shaft with a weighted orange ball attached to it. The batch number is printed on the inside of the counterweight steel ball (white or gold color) attached to the grip end of the Orange Whip. The recalled trainers have a batch number in the range from 772 to 792. In order to read the batch number, the counterweight steel ball must be unscrewed by hand. Model OWT, the full size trainer, measures 47 inches in length. Model OWM, the mid-size trainer, measures 43 inches in length
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,100
- Recall date
- July 26, 2018
- Brand
- Jimmy Hack Golf LLC, of Easley, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 36 reports of the ball detaching from the trainer. No injuries have been reported.
Austad Golf, Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, PGA TOUR Superstore, Scheels Sporting Goods, World Wide Golf Shops stores and other golf stores nationwide and online at orangewhipgolf.com and from November 2017 through February 2018 for about $110.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Jimmy Hack Golf Recalls Golf Swing Trainers Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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