CPSC recall 08-102, announced November 27, 2007, covers Hierarch Enterprises Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks (about 57,000 units). The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 677-4771, go to www.dickssportinggoods.com, or email Customer.Service@dcsg.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Dick's Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hierarch Enterprises
- Manufacturer
- Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China
- Recall number
- 08-102
- Units
- About 57,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks
CPSC product type: Baseball/Softball Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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