Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units
CPSC Recall #08-511 — October 21, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-511 |
| Recall Date | October 21, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 800 |
| Manufacturer | Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, Texas |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Sporting goods supply distributors and direct sales nationwide from February 2004 through June 2007 for between $700 and $1 |
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Product
Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 800 Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units. Charging the battery inside the hydration unit's power pack box can result in excessive gas buildup which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture the box. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders. Name of Product: Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration UnitsUnits: About 800Manufacturer: Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, TexasHazard: Charging the battery inside the hydration unit's power pack box can result in excessive gas buildup which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture the box. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.Incidents/Injuries: Collegiate Pacific has received two reports of lids bursting off of the box, including an instance where the lid struck the back of a bystander's hand, causing some swelling.Description: This recall involves the battery operated power pack boxes for the 20-gallon "Sports Cool Powered Team Drinker" and the 40-gallon "Sports Cool Powered Tanker with Cart" portable team hydration units. The units include a water tank, six hoses, a battery operated pack box, and a cart. "Sports Cool" is printed on the water tank.Sold by: Sporting goods supply distributors and direct sales nationwide from February 2004 through June 2007 for between $700 and $1,000.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop charging the portable team hydration units and contact Collegiate Pacific to receive a repair kit.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Collegiate Pacific at (800) 243-5133 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to http://www.BSNCP.com/recall.
Hazard
Charging the battery inside the hydration unit's power pack box can result in excessive gas buildup which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture the box. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
Incidents & Injuries
Collegiate Pacific has received two reports of lids bursting off of the box, including an instance where the lid struck the back of a bystander's hand, causing some swelling.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop charging the portable team hydration units and contact Collegiate Pacific to receive a repair kit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.