Moderate Recalled May 2, 2013 About 13,000 units Updated January 23, 2015

Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage

The hazard

The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.

Incidents reported: Approximately170 bat handle separations have been reported to the company. The company is aware of one report of a barrel from a broken bat hitting a player in the shin.

What to do now

Replace

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.

Contact: Hillerich and Bradsby at (800) 282-2287 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.slugger.com and click on Recall for more information.

About this recall

The recalled bats include all OneX style bats. The composite bat has a white and grey shell with blue and yellow lettering. "Louisville Slugger oneX" appears twice on the barrel, in yellow in one place and in blue lettering on the other side. The "X" is yellow in both places.

Product photos

A Louisville Slugger oneX bat
A Louisville Slugger oneX bat

Photos: U.S. CPSC