Recalls / 2013-05-02
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
13183 · Recalled 2013-05-02 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
Reported 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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat | About 13,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- The bats were sold nationwide at sporting goods, other retail stores, distributed to college amateur competitive softball teams
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.
Source: CPSC recall 13183. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.