CPSCMay 2, 2013

Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats recall

Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage

Why was Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats recalled?

The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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.

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
Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat
Company
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.
Quantity
About 13,000
Sold at
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.
Recall date
May 2, 2013
Incidents / 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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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