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Product recall · CPSCNovember 27, 2007Serious
Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Dick's Sporting Goods toll-free at (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; e-mail at Customer.Service@dcsg.com; or visit the firm's Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com
The product
This recall involves the Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback and Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback. The products' Y-shaped metal frames have attached netting which will return a thrown ball to the user. The upper portion of the frame is adjustable to allow a variety of rebound angles.
Details
- Units affected
- About 57,000
- Recall date
- November 27, 2007
- Brand
- Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China, Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Dick's Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.
Dick's Sporting Goods retail stores nationwide and on its Web site. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback was sold from November 2002 to July 2007 for about $70.
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: “Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration 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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