AMF Sure-Pik Bowling Ball Returns Recalled for Entrapment Hazards

Plain-English summary

AMF Bowling Products is recalling Sure-Pik bowling ball returns in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall addresses a hazard where consumers' fingers can become entrapped and injured in the ball return's belt. CPSC and AMF have received 14 reports of children's fingers becoming entrapped in these units, with injuries ranging from bruises and lacerations to partial amputations and fractures.

Sure-Pik ball returns were manufactured by AMF Inc. between 1973 and 1980 and are located in approximately 238 bowling establishments nationwide, including military installations. The brand name "Sure-Pik" is written on the side of the ball returns.

For AMF-owned establishments, the company will install plastic guards on either side of the ball returns to raise the sides around the moving belt, along with large warning labels. For non-AMF-owned establishments, owners can choose to obtain a repair kit at cost or receive a trade-in allowance of $900 toward a new AMF C-90 ball return. AMF will also provide free warning labels and a safety pamphlet on children's bowling to all affected establishments. Consumers should look for plastic guards and warning labels on Sure-Pik ball returns and contact the establishment's manager if they are not present.

The recalled product

Product

Sure-Pik Bowling Ball Returns Recall/Repair by AMF Bowling Products

Manufacturer

AMF

Category

Consumer Product — Bowling Equipment

Hazard

• entrapment
• laceration
• fracture
• amputation

Distribution

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