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

CPSC Recall #08-102 — November 26, 2007

Recall #08-102 Date: November 26, 2007 Remedy: Repair

Product

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

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 "Power Bolt" Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks. The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.Name of Product: "Power Bolt" Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable PitchbacksUnits: About 57,000Importer/Distributor: Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.Manufacturer: Hierarch Enterprises Co., of ChinaHazard: The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.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.Sold at: Dick's Sporting Goods retail stores nationwide and on its website. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback was sold from November 2002 to July 2007 for about $70. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback was sold from February 2005 to July 2007 for about $100.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.Consumer 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 website at www.dickssportinggoods.com.  

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 57,000

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. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback was sold from February 2005 to July 2007 for about $100.

Manufacturer

Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China

Importer

Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Manufactured In

China