Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08102 · Nov 27, 2007 · Hierarch Enterprises Co.
57,000
units affected
57,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08102
- Date
- Nov 27, 2007
- Company
- Hierarch Enterprises Co.
- Units affected
- 57,000
- Product
- Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks
- Product type
- Baseball/Softball Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dick's Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power bolt y-frame and ultimate y-frame adjustable pitchbacks?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.
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.