Hillerich & Bradsby recalls Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch bats after barrel separation risk during use could strike nearby people. Affected bats have white/grey shell with blue/yellow lettering and 'Louisville Slugger oneX' twice on barrel.
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch softball bats are recalled because their barrels can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby. This hazard could cause injury to players or others in the vicinity.
The bat's barrel can detach from the handle while in use. When this happens, the moving barrel could strike people nearby, potentially causing injury. This hazard occurs during normal play with the bat.
Softball players and coaches who own or use the recalled Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch bats are affected. Players using the bats during games or practice are at highest risk of injury from the separating barrel.
Look for bats with a white and grey shell, blue and yellow lettering, and 'Louisville Slugger oneX' printed twice on the barrel (once in yellow, once in blue). The 'X' is yellow on both sides of the barrel.
Immediately stop using the recalled bat to prevent potential injury from the separating barrel.
Contact Hillerich and Bradsby for a free replacement bat and the choice of an additional free item.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bat and contact Hillerich and Bradsby for a free replacement bat and the choice of an additional free item.
The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby, potentially causing injury.
Look for bats with a white and grey shell, blue and yellow lettering, and 'Louisville Slugger oneX' printed twice on the barrel (once in yellow, once in blue). The 'X' is yellow on both sides.
No, you can keep the bat but must contact Hillerich and Bradsby for a free replacement and an additional free item.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Louisville Slugger to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1372 — Louisville Slugger Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat Hello, I own a Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bat that is covered by recall 1372 from Louisville Slugger. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the bat and contact Hillerich and Bradsby for a free replacement bat and the choice of an additional free item. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.