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June 7, 1977 |
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Release # 77-058 |
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Repair Of Aluminum Bats Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7) -- King Athletic Goods, Fairfield, New Jersey,
in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is offering
an update kit to repair a possible defect on the "King Sport" aluminum bat.
Commission reports indicate that the rubber grips on these aluminum
baseball bats can become loose, worn, torn or otherwise damaged. According to
Commission staff, this creates a risk of injury because a bat while in use may
separate from a deteriorated grip, may be propelled through the air, and may
strike a person. To prevent this, King Athletic is offering the update kit free
of charge. Only bats sold under the trade name of "King Sport" are subject
to this repair.
Owners of such bats are asked to write to King Athletic Goods, 277 Fairfield
Road, Fairfield, New Jersey, indicating: the Model Number, Length and Color
of Bat, Dealer's Name and Address, and the approximate date of purchase.
The appropriate repair kit will be sent to the consumer as soon as possible.
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