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Product recall · CPSCMay 2, 2013Serious
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
The recalled bats include all OneX style bats. The composite bat has a white and grey shell with blue and yellow lettering. "Louisville Slugger oneX" appears twice on the barrel, in yellow in one place and in blue lettering on the other side. The "X" is yellow in both places.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- May 2, 2013
- Brand
- Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.
- What has been 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.
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.
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: “Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage”
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