The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·92111·Announced 1992-07-01

Aviva Sports Recalls Sound Swing Baseball Bats Due to Projectile Hazard

Aviva Sports is recalling 27-inch Sound Swing baseball bats because the end cap and noisemaker may detach and strike bystanders.

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 (projectile hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aviva Sports, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its 27-inch "Sound Swing" baseball bats, model No. 31500. The lightweight bats feature a foam exterior and are designed to mimic the sound of a home run when swung. The product was sold nationwide with an attached foam rubber ball for approximately $13.00 each.

The recall is due to a potential projectile hazard. The plastic end cap and the internal noisemaker may separate from the bat during use and strike a bystander. Aviva Sports reported 14 incidents of this separation to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), but no injuries were reported. Although standard safety testing did not find product failures, the company is taking this action out of concern for potential injury.

Approximately 125,000 Sound Swing Bats were sold nationwide since the product's introduction in 1992. Consumers should discontinue use of the bats immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers can return the bat to the place of purchase or mail it to Aviva Sports, Inc. at 15930 E. Valley Blvd., City of Industry, CA 91744. Mailed returns include reimbursement for postage and a $2.00 discount coupon. For more information, call 1-800-524-0571.

The recalled product

Product
Aviva Sports' 27-inch Sound Swing baseball bats
Manufacturer
Aviva Sports
Category
Consumer Product — Sports Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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