CPSC recall 13-183, announced May 2, 2013, covers Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat (about 13,000 units). The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 282-2287, or go to www.slugger.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hillerich & Bradsby
- Recall number
- 13-183
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.
Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat
CPSC product type: Baseball/Softball Accessories
Recall contact information
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.
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