Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-02). Hazards: injury. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13183 |
| Published | 2013-05-02 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-23 |
| Product category | Baseball/Softball Accessories |
| Products | Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat |
| Firm named in the title | Hillerich & Bradsby |
| Firms | Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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