Dick’s Sporting Goods Power Bolt Adjustable Y-Frame Pitchbacks & Ultimate Pitchbacks

Description: Power Bolt Pitchbacks Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2007 Release #08-102 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 677-4771 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 “Power Bolt” Pitchbacks Sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: “Power Bolt” Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame Adjustable Pitchbacks Units: About 57,000 Importer/Distributor: Dick’s Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Manufacturer: Hierarch Enterprises Co., of China 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. 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 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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 Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com [Learn More]