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Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled November 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 08102 · Power

Hazard

The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.

Units

About 57,000

Incidents / injuries

Dick's Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Dick's Sporting Goods toll-free at (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; e-mail at [email protected]; or visit the firm's Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com

Product

Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks

Manufacturer(s)

Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China

Imported by

Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →