Dick's Sporting Goods · Recalled
Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 57,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $70
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Baseball/Softball Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China
Incident log
Dick's Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.
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 Customer.Service@dcsg.com; or visit the firm's Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 27 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.