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OtherMay 2, 2013CPSC #13183

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

Brand
Unknown
Product
Baseball/Softball Accessories
Units affected
13,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

A Louisville Slugger oneX bat
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