The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·76024·Announced 1976-04-13

Aluminum Baseball Bats Recalled Due to Rubber Grip Separation Risk

CPSC approved a consent agreement for manufacturers to replace rubber grips on aluminum baseball bats that could separate and strike nearby people.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the bat could strike a person, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the approval of a settlement agreement with manufacturers and distributors of aluminum baseball bats, including brands such as Wilson, Louisville Slugger, Reynolds, and Easton. The agreement resolves enforcement proceedings initiated in November 1975 regarding a potential product hazard.

The CPSC staff determined that the one-piece rubber grips and knobs on these bats could deteriorate and separate from the handle. If a grip separates during a swing, the bat could be propelled and strike a person in close proximity to the batter, posing a risk of laceration or other injury.

Consumers who believe they possess one of the affected aluminum baseball bats should contact the manufacturer to receive a free update kit. This kit allows the user to mechanically affix a new knob to the bat. Instructions for contacting the manufacturer are available through the CPSC recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Adirondack aluminum baseball bats with rubber grips
Manufacturer
Wilson
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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