The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94060·Announced 1994-04-22

Processed Plastic Recalls Thunderbat Noisemaker Bats Due to Detaching End Caps

Processed Plastic is recalling approximately 172,000 Thunderbat noisemaker baseball bats because the yellow end caps 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 where the end cap can detach and strike a bystander, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Processed Plastic Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 172,000 yellow hard plastic Thunderbat sound-making baseball bats. The bats, which feature the words "Thunderbat" and "Tim Mee Toy" on the plastic covering, were sold nationwide from December 1992 through September 1993. The recall applies only to bats with yellow end caps. The product was sold with a white plastic ball for approximately $5.00 each.

The hazard involves the yellow plastic end cap and the noisemaker inside it, which may detach from the bat during use. The company has received five reports of end caps and noisemakers detaching when the staples at the end of the bat tore loose. If the end cap separates, the noisemaker could become a projectile and strike a bystander, posing a laceration hazard.

Consumers should check to ensure the yellow end of the bat is stapled securely. If the end cap is not secured, consumers should return the bat to the place of purchase or call Processed Plastic at (800)323-6165, x223 for a replacement or full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tim Mee Toy Thunderbat yellow hard plastic sound- making baseball bats
Manufacturer
Processed Plastic
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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