Approximately 13,000 Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch softball bats are being recalled because the barrel can detach from the handle during play. Hillerich & Bradsby has received 170 reports of the bat handle separating, including one instance where a player was hit in the shin by a broken barrel. These composite bats were sold nationwide at sporting goods stores and retailers between May 2012 and February 2013 for about $350. Consumers can contact the company for a free replacement bat and an additional free item of their choice.
The bat's barrel can unexpectedly separate from the handle while a player is swinging, causing the heavy barrel to fly off and strike players, coaches, or spectators nearby. There has already been one report of a broken barrel hitting a player's shin.
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.
A Louisville Slugger oneX bat
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response