Jimmy Hack Golf Recalls Golf Swing Trainers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 18194 · Jul 26, 2018 · Jimmy Hack Golf
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18194
- Date
- Jul 26, 2018
- Company
- Jimmy Hack Golf
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Orange Whip golf swing trainers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Orange Whip golf swing trainer models OWT and OWM. The recalled trainers have a black grip and flexible shaft with a weighted orange ball attached to it. The batch number is printed on the inside of the counterweight steel ball (white or gold color) attached to the grip end of the Orange Whip. The recalled trainers have a batch number in the range from 772 to 792. In order to read the batch number, the counterweight steel ball must be unscrewed by hand. Model OWT, the full size trainer, measures 47 inches in length. Model OWM, the mid-size trainer, measures 43 inches in length
What can happen
The orange ball can detach from the trainer while in use, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf swing trainers and contact Jimmy Hack Golf to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 36 reports of the ball detaching from the trainer. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Austad Golf, Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, PGA TOUR Superstore, Scheels Sporting Goods, World Wide Golf Shops stores and other golf stores nationwide and online at orangewhipgolf.com and from November 2017 through February 2018 for about $110.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled orange whip golf swing trainers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf swing trainers and contact Jimmy Hack Golf to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The orange ball can detach from the trainer while in use, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.