CPSC Recall - Issued 5/2/2013
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich and Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby Co
Product: Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bat
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.
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.
Remedy: Replace
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.
Units: About 13,000
Consumer Contact: Hillerich & 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.
Company Website: www.slugger.com
