Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods recall: Laceration Hazard
Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods recalled?
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit. 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 [email protected]; or visit the firm's Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks
- Company
- Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China, Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 57,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- November 27, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Dick's Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.