CPSC Recall in 2013: Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-183

Date: May 02, 2013

Product Name: Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat

Recall Description:

The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use. The company has received 170 reports of bat separations.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 13,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

The bats were sold nationwide at sporting goods, other retail stores and distributed to college amateur competitive softball teams from approximately May 2012 through February 2013 for about $350. 

Manufactured In:

China